The word "personage" refers to an important or notable person, typically someone of high status or significance. It is used to describe someone who holds a prominent position in society or who is well-known and respected. Full definition
That's one of the hazards of using historical personages in fiction — a written record exists. (bookpage.com)
On each side are photos of famous personages who have stayed there or events that have occurred there. (genettihotel.com)
He adapted the original by replacing all the names of the stations with those of philosophers, actors, saints and other well known personages who were famous at the time. (treehugger.com)