Browsing People by name starting with P (131 records)
  • fl. 350, Egyptian
  • 1912 – 1996, American

    Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard. He became a symbol of entrepreneurship out of a garage, of the "high tech" revolution in the U.S., and of an approach to business that emphasized character and decency.

  • 1919 – 1980, Iranian

    Shah. Whether held back by U.S. President Jimmy Carter or reluctant on his own, his refusal to use harsh repression cost him his throne.

  • 1737 – 1809, English
  • 1948 – 1969, Czechoslovakian

    Student and political protestor. He burned himself to protest the 1968 Russian invasion.

  • 1743 – 1805, English
  • 185 – 110 BCE, Greek
  • 1900 – 1990, Indian
  • 1857 – 1928, English
  • 1921 – 1991, American

    Director, producer. He brought high culture, especially Shakespeare, to the masses.

  • 1848 – 1923, Italian
  • 1871 – 1955, American
  • 1504 – 1575, English
  • 1911 – 1934, American

    Bank robber and killer. Half of the notorious Bonnie and Clyde team, she was sprayed with bullets at a roadblock.

  • 1893 – 1967, American
  • 1909 – 1993, English
  • 515 – 445 BCE, Greek
  • 1512 – 1548, English
  • 1902 – 1979, American
  • 1623 – 1662, French