Notable Politicians and Statespeople: 1 politician
Thom de Graaf (middle name Carolus)   1957-  
Notable Scientists and Inventors: 1 biologist
Carl Linnaeus (a.k.a. Carolus)   1707-1778  
Olympic Medalists: 1 silver/gold/bronze
(silver/gold/bronze) Bob de Jong (middle name Carolus)   1998; 2006; 2010; 2014   speed skating  
Saints: 1 blessed, 1 saint
Blessed Charlemagne (a.k.a. Carolus)   742-814  
Saint Carlo Borromeo (a.k.a. Carolus)   1538-1584  
Swedish Kings and Queens: 1 king
King Karl XII (a.k.a. Carolus)   1697-1718