Simons is a

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* Alan Simons (born 1968), Welsh goalkeeper * Alexandra Simons de Ridder (born 1963), German equestrian * Algie Martin Simons (1870–1950), American socialist journalist, newspaper editor and political activist * Andra Simons, Bermudian writer *

Anfernee Simons Anfernee Tyrik Simons ( ; born June 8, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played prep basketball for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He became th ...

, (born 1999), American professional basketball player * Ann Simons (born 1980), Belgian judoka *

Arthur D. Simons Arthur D. "Bull" Simons (June 28, 1918 – May 21, 1979) was a United States Army Special Forces colonel best known for leading the Sơn Tây raid, an attempted rescue of U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War from a North Vietnamese p ...

(1918–1979), U.S. Army Special Forces officer

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* Barbara Simons (born 1941), American computer scientist * Benjamin Simons, British theoretical physicist * Billy Simons (born 1983), American singer

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* Carlos Simons (born 1954), Turks and Caicos Islands lawyer * Charles Simons (footballer) (1906–1979), Belgian footballer * Charles Casper Simons (1876–1964), American judge * Charles Earl Simons, Jr. (1916–1999), American judge *

Charles-Mathias Simons Charles-''Mathias'' Simons (27 March 1802 – 5 October 1874)Thewes (2011), p. 27 was a Luxembourgish politician and jurist. He was served as prime minister of Luxembourg for seven years, from 1853 until 1860. He received his Doctorate of L ...

(1802–1874), Luxembourg politician * Claude Simons, Jr. (1914–1975), American college sports coach * Claude Simons, Sr. (1887–1943), American college sports coach

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* Danielle Simons (born 1969), American psychologist and cognitive scientist *

Dave Simons Dave Simons (December 20, 1954 – June 9, 2009) was an American comic book artist known for his work on ''Conan (comics), Conan'', ''Ghost Rider (comic book), Ghost Rider'', ''Red Sonja'', and ''Spider-Man'' for Marvel Comics and ''Forgotten Re ...

(1954–2009), American comic book artist * David G. Simons (1922–2010), American physician and Airforce pilot * Dot Simons (1912–1996), New Zealand sportswoman, sports journalist and writer * Doug Simons (born 1966), American baseball pitcher

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* * Elwyn L. Simons (1930–2016), American paleontologist * Eric Simons (born 1962), South African cricketer *

Eva Simons Eva Maria Simons is a Dutch singer-songwriter and music video director from Amsterdam. She is best known for her song "Policeman (Eva Simons song), Policeman" and collaborations with artists such as Afrojack; in 2012, Simons broke through interna ...

(born 1984), Dutch singer-songwriter

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* F. Estelle R. Simons (born 1945), Canadian scientist

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* Geoff Simons (1939–2011), British freelance writer

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* Heintje Simons (born 1955), Dutch singer and actor * Hellmuth Simons (1893–1969), German bacteriologist *

Henry Calvert Simons Henry Calvert Simons (; October 9, 1899 – June 19, 1946) was an American economist at the University of Chicago. A protégé of Frank Knight, his antitrust and monetarist models influenced the Chicago school of economics. He was a founding ...

(1899–1948), American economist * Howard Simons (1929–1989), American journalist * Hywel Simons (born 1970), Welsh actor

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Jack Simons John "Jack" Joseph Simons (also widely known and referred to as J. J. Simons and J. J. "Boss" Simons (12 August 1882 – 24 October 1948) was an Australian businessman and politician, best known for establishing the Young Australia League. Ea ...

(1882–1948), Australian businessman and politician *

James Harris Simons James Harris Simons (April 25, 1938 – May 10, 2024) was an American hedge fund manager, investor, mathematician, and philanthropist. At the time of his death, Simons's net worth was estimated to be $31.4 billion, making him the 55th-richest ...

(born 1938), American mathematician and

hedge fund A hedge fund is a Pooling (resource management), pooled investment fund that holds Market liquidity, liquid assets and that makes use of complex trader (finance), trading and risk management techniques to aim to improve investment performance and ...

-manager * Jan Simons (1925–2006), Canadian baritone * Jennifer Simons (born 1953), Surinamese politician * Jesse Simons (1917–2006), American labor arbitrator * Jim Simons (1938–2024), American mathematician and hedge fund manager * Jim Simons (golfer) (1950–2005), American professional golfer * Jimmy Simons (born 1970), Dutch footballer * Joe Simons (born 1947), Dutch ice hockey player * Joseph H. Simons (1897–1983), American chemist *

Johan Simons Johan Simons (born 1 September 1946) is a Dutch theatre director. Simons received his education at the Rotterdam Dance Academy and the Maastricht Academy of Dramatic Arts. He also taught directing in Maastricht for a number of years. Career S ...

(born 1946), Dutch theatre director * John Simons, British radio executive * John Simons (chemist) (born 1934), British physical chemist * Jonathan Simons (born 1958), American physician and oncologist *

Josh Simons Josh Simons (born 24 July 1993) is a British Labour Party politician serving as Member of Parliament for Makerfield since 2024. Early life and education Josh Simons was born on 24 July 1993 to a Jewish father from Bury, Greater Mancheste ...

(born 1993), English politician * Josh Simons (musician), Australian musician and entrepreneur * Jozef Simons (1888–1948), Flemish writer and poet *

Jud Simons Judikje "Jud" Simons (20 August 1904 – 20 March 1943) was a Dutch Jewish gymnast who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics. In 1928 she was chosen as a reserve member of the Dutch gymnastics team and won the gold medal with her teammates. The ...

(1904–1943), Dutch gymnast

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* Keneth Alden Simons (1913–2004), American electrical engineer *

Kip Simons Kip Alexander Simons (born September 11, 1972) is a retired American gymnast. He was a member of the United States men's national artistic gymnastics team and competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics, 1996 Olympics and the 1994 and 1995 World Artisti ...

, American gymnast

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* Lao Genevra Simons (1870–1949), American mathematician and writer

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* Margaret Simons (born 1960), Australian journalist and writer * Marlise Simons, Dutch journalist for the New York Times * Marylin Simons, (born 1959), Surinamese writer *

Matt Simons Matt Simons (born February 20, 1987) is an American singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, New York City. Self-releasing his first EP ''Living Proof'' in 2012, he has since gone on to release two full-length albums globally, achieving chart succes ...

, American singer-songwriter and musician * May Wood Simons (1876–1948), American writer, teacher and socialist * Mel Simons (1900–1974), American baseball player *

Menno Simons Menno Simons (; ; 1496 – 31 January 1561) was a Roman Catholic priest from the Friesland region of the Low Countries who was excommunicated from the Catholic Church and became an influential Anabaptist religious leader. Simons was a contempor ...

(1496–1561), Dutch Anabaptist *

Moisés Simons Moisés Simons (born Moisés Simón Rodríguez; 24 August 1889 in Havana, Cuba – 28 June 1945 in Madrid, Spain),Nancy Simons (born 1938), American swimmer * Nicholas Simons, Canadian politician * Netty Simons (1913–1994), American pianist, music editor, music educator and composer *

Nina Simons Nina Simons (born January 10, 1957, in Manhattan, NY) is a co-founder & co-CEO of Bioneers, and an organizer of women's leadership retreats and trainings. Her book ''Nature, Culture & the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership'' (2018) received t ...

(born 1957), American businesswoman

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* Paul E. Simons, American diplomat * Paullina Simons (born 1953), Russian author * Perla Simons (born 1963), Honduran politician *

Peter Simons (academic) Peter Murray Simons, (born 23 March 1950) is a British retired philosopher and academic. From 2009 to 2016, he was Professor of Moral Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin; he is now professor emeritus. He is known for his work with Kevin Mull ...

(born 1950), British philosopher * Peter Simons (businessman) (born 1964), Canadian businessman

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Rachel Simons Ray Alexander Simons (née Alexandrowich; (31 December 1913 – 12 September 2004) was a South African communist, anti-apartheid activist, campaigner and trade unionist who helped draft the Women's Charter. She moved to Cape Town in 1929 to esca ...

(1914–2004), South African communist and trade unionist *

Raf Simons Raf Jan Simons (; born 12 January 1968) is a Belgian fashion designer. Beginning in furniture design, Simons launched his own menswear label in 1995. He was creative director at Jil Sander (2005–2012), Christian Dior (2012–2015), and Calvin Kl ...

(born 1968), Belgian fashion designer *

Regillio Simons Regillio Simons (born 28 June 1973) is a Dutch professional football manager and former player. He is the father of footballer Xavi Simons. Playing career Simons started playing football at Amstelland. He played for Telstar, Fortuna Sittard, NA ...

(born 1973), Dutch footballer * Renee Simons (born 1972), Canadian curler *

Richard D. Simons Richard Duncan Simons (March 23, 1927 – July 17, 2022) was an American lawyer and judge from New York. He was Acting Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals from 1992 to 1993. Life Simons was in the United States Navy during World War I ...

(1927–2022), New York State judge *

Rita Simons Rita Joanne Simons (born 10 March 1977) is an English actress and singer. After beginning her career as a member of the short-lived girl group Girls@Play, she became best known for portraying the role of Roxy Mitchell in the BBC soap opera ''Ea ...

(born 1977), English actress, singer and model *

Robert Simons (cricketer) Robert George 'Bob' Simons (23 March 1922 – 21 December 2011) was an English cricketer. Simons was a right-handed batsman who fielded as a wicket-keeper. He was born at Watford, Hertfordshire, and was educated at Berkhamsted School. Simons ...

(1922–2011), English cricketer * Robert Simons (economist) American economist * Ronald C. Simons (born 1935), American psychiatrist and anthropologist *

Ronald L. Simons Ronald L. Simons (born December 18, 1946) was an American sociologist, criminologist, and Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology at the University of Georgia. Early life and education Simons was born on December 18, 1946. He earned his Bac ...

(born 1946), American criminologist and sociologist * Rosearik Rikki Simons (born 1970), American voice actor and writer

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* Samuel Simons (1792–1847), American politician from Connecticut *

Seymour Simons Seymour Simons (January 14, 1896 – February 12, 1949) was an American pianist, composer, orchestra leader, and radio producer. Biography Simons, born in Detroit, Michigan, was originally trained in engineering and went to work as a research ...

(1896–1949), American pianist, composer, orchestra leader, and radio producer *

Shirley Simons Thomas Shirley Simons, Sr. (March 12, 1897 – August 1, 1963), commonly known as Shirley Simons was a prominent architect of Tyler, Texas. He was born in 1897 at Taylor, Texas, and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Rice Insti ...

(1897–1963), American architect * Simeon Simons (1759–1853), Native American bodyguard of George Washington *

Simone Simons Simone Johanna Maria Simons (born 17 January 1985) is a Dutch singer. She is best known for being the lead singer of Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, which she joined at the age of seventeen, releasing nine studio albums and touring the world ...

(born 1985), Dutch mezzo-soprano *

Sylvana Simons Silvana Hildegard "Sylvana" Simons (Dutch pronunciation: Help:IPA/Dutch, ɪlˈvaːnaː ˈsimɔns born 31 January 1971) is a Suriname (Kingdom of the Netherlands), Surinamese-born Dutch politician and former television presenter. She served a ...

(born 1971), Dutch television presenter and politician

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* Thomas Simons (born 2004), British YouTuber and Twitch streamer (known online as TommyInnit) *

Timmy Simons Timmy Simons (born 11 December 1976) is a Belgian professional association football, football coach and a former defensive midfielder who is the manager of K.V.C. Westerlo, Westerlo. He was known for his tireless work ethic and Penalty kick (a ...

(born 1976), Belgian footballer

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Walter Simons Walter Simons (24 September 1861 – 14 July 1937) was a German lawyer and politician. He was Foreign Minister of the Weimar Republic in 1920-21 and served as president of the ''Reichsgericht'' from 1922 to 1929. Early life Walter Simons was b ...

(1861–1937), German lawyer and politician *

William Simons Clifford William Cumberbatch Simons (17 November 1940 – 21 June 2019) was a Welsh actor best known for his role as PC Alf Ventress in '' Heartbeat'', a role he played from 1992 to 2010. Early life Simons was born on 17 November 1940 in Swansea ...

(1940–2019), Welsh actor

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Xavi Simons Xavi Quentin Shay Simons (; born 21 April 2003) is a Dutch professional Association football, footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or winger (association football), winger for Bundesliga club RB Leipzig and the Netherlands national ...

(born 2003), Dutch footballer

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