Paludan is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Ann Paludan (1928–2014), British scholar of Chinese history, sculpture, and architecture. Frederik Paludan-Müller (1809–1876), Danish poet. Hans Paludan Smith Schreuder (1817–1882), Norwegian 19th century missionary to Zulu. Jens Theodor Paludan Vogt (1830–1892), Norwegian engineer. Johannes Paludan (1912–2001), Danish architect. Knud Paludan (1908–1988), Danish ornithologist. Phillip S. Paludan (1938–2007), historian. Rasmus Paludan (bishop) (1702–1759), Norwegian theologian and priest.
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