Leading Figures in History

Discover the people who shaped our world — from rulers and scientists to artists and activists.

62247 persons found

Paul Ramadier

Prime Minister of France (1888–1961)

Paul Rand

b. 1914

American graphic designer (1914–1996)

Paul Rauhihi

b. 1973

New Zealand international rugby league footballer

Paul Ray Smith

b. 1969

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Paul Rea

b. 1968

American journalist

Paul Reichmann

b. 1930

Canadian businessman (1930–2013)

Paul Reiffel

b. 1966

Australian cricketer and umpire

Paul Reubens

American actor and comedian (1952–2023)

Paul Reuter

b. 1816

Anglo-German entrepreneur and news agency founder (1816–1899)

Paul Revere

American silversmith and military officer (1735–1818)

Paul Reynaud

French politician and lawyer (1878–1966)

Paul Reynolds (musician)

b. 1962

English musician

Paul Ricœur

French philosopher (1913–2005)

Paul Robert (lexicographer)

French lexicographer and publisher

Paul Robeson Jr.

American academic (1927–2014)

Paul Robinson (footballer, born 1979)

b. 1979

English association football player (born 1979)

Paul Rogat Loeb

b. 1952

American political activist

Paul Rogers (actor)

English actor (1917–2013)

Paul Rostock

Nazi official (1892–1956)

Paul Rotha

b. 1907

English film director (1907–1984)

Paul Royle

Australian airman

Paul Rudolph (architect)

b. 1918

American architect (1918–1997)

Paul Rudolph (musician)

b. 1947

Canadian musician

Paul Runyan

b. 1908

American professional golfer (1908–2002)