personage

But it is Ms. Hawkins, fully committed to a character who should be committed, who shines, making Laura a singular personage—a monster, but not necessarily a villain.

Musk’s unrestrained, all-access scourge through the government has led pundits like Nate Silver to compare him to a ‘great man’ of history — that mythic personage whose unhindered agency pushes history forward.

We chronicle, explicate, elucidate and constantly “re-adjudicate” historical events and personages.

Mr. Allman introduces us to an eclectic gallery of Miami personages.”

"These films seek to challenge what we think we know about historical personages or important historical incidents. They are out to create a new alt-history."