These are
historical figure
A historical figure is a significant person in history, who may have made important cultural, social, political, scientific or technological impacts on humanity. They are often widely known for their achievements, whether favourably or unfavoura ...
s credited with founding
religion
Religion is a range of social system, social-cultural systems, including designated religious behaviour, behaviors and practices, morals, beliefs, worldviews, religious text, texts, sanctified places, prophecies, ethics in religion, ethics, or ...
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religious philosophies, or who codified older known religious traditions. The list includes those who have founded a specific major
denomination within a larger religion.
Legendary/semi-historical
Ancient (before AD 500)
Medieval to Early Modern (500–1800 AD)
New religious movements (post-1800)
See also
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Burial places of founders of world religions
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List of Buddha claimants
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List of messiah claimants
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List of people who have been considered deities
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List of religions and spiritual traditions
While the word religion is difficult to define and understand, one standard model of religion that is used in religious studies courses defines it as
Many religions have their own narratives, symbols, traditions and sacred histories that a ...
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Lists of religious leaders by century
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Timeline of religion
Notes
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History of religion
Lists of religious leaders
Religion-related lists