- 8th century a.d., Athenian hermit in France.
- a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “shieldbearer.”
- Saint. 7th century ad, Greek hermit in France; patron saint of cripples, beggars, and lepers. Feast day: Sept 1
- William Ernest Powell. 1835–97, Australian explorer, born in England. He was noted esp for his exploration of the western desert (1875–76)
