American P.T. Barnum was an immensely successful promoter who founded the circus he coined "The Greatest Show on Earth" in 1871.

• (1810–1891)

Author P.G. Wodehouse, creator of characters Bertie Wooster and his manservant, Jeeves, is known for books such as Much Obliged, Jeeves.

• Screenwriter, Author, Playwright
  (1881–1975)

P.W. Botha was a former South African prime minister and president who maintained the racial caste system of apartheid.

• President (non-U.S.), Prime Minister
  (1916–2006)