Leading Figures in History

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

21506 persons found

Paul Kuusberg

b. 1916

Estonian writer (1916–2003)

Paul L. Modrich

b. 1946

American biochemist and Nobel laureate (born 1946)

Paul Langmack

b. 1965

Australian RL coach and former rugby league footballer

Paul Laurence Dunbar

b. 1872

African-American writer (1872–1906)

Paul Lauterbur

b. 1929

American chemist (1929–2007)

Paul Lukas

b. 1895

Hungarian-American actor (1894–1971)

Paul Lynde

b. 1926

American comedian and actor (1926–1982)

Paul Madden (diplomat)

b. 1959

British diplomat (born 1959)

Paul Malakwen Kosgei

b. 1978

Kenyan long-distance and marathon runner (born 1978)

Paul Mariner

b. 1953

English footballer (1953–2021)

Paul Martin (rugby league)

b. 1967

Australian rugby league footballer

Paul Martin Sr.

b. 1903

Canadian lawyer, politician and diplomat

Paul Mauser

b. 1838

German weapon designer and manufacturer (1838–1914)

Paul Mayersberg

b. 1941

English writer and director (born 1941)

Paul Mazursky

b. 1930

American director, screenwriter, and actor (1930–2014)

Paul McCartney

b. 1942

English musician and songwriter (born 1942)

Paul Mooney (comedian)

American writer and entertainer (1941–2021)

Paul Morphy

b. 1837

American chess player (1837–1884)

Paul Muldoon

b. 1951

Irish poet

Paul Nash (artist)

b. 1889

English Surrealist painter (1889–1946)

Paul Neumann (swimmer)

b. 1875

Austrian swimmer

Paul Nicholls (horse racing)

b. 1962

English horse trainer

Paul O'Grady

b. 1955

British comedian, actor and television presenter (1955–2023)

Paul Paray

b. 1886

French musician (1886–1979)