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This is a list of prominent Mauritians.
Political figures
edit- Emmanuel Anquetil (1885–1946), political activist and one of the founders of Labour Party
- Anil Bachoo, former minister
- Sheila Bappoo, former minister
- Rashid Beebeejaun (1935–), former Deputy Prime Minister
- Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, Vice President
- Paul Raymond Bérenger (1945–), former Prime Minister
- Roshi Bhadain, former minister
- Heeralall Bhugaloo (1938-2021), former minister
- Basdeo Bissoondoyal (1906–1991), activist, social worker, educator and founder of Jan Andolan
- Sookdeo Bissoondoyal (1908–1977), politician, founder of Independent Forward Bloc
- Harish Boodhoo, former Deputy Prime Minister and founder of Parti Socialiste Mauricien
- Arvin Boolell, leader of opposition, former minister
- Satcam Boolell, former deputy Prime Minister and High Commissioner in London
- Satyajit Boolell, former Director of Public Prosecutions
- Lormesh Bundhoo, general secretary of the Labour Party
- Raouf Bundhun (1937–), former Vice President
- Dayendranath Burrenchobay, former Governor General
- Angidi Chettiar (1928–2010), former Vice President
- Dorine Chukowry (1974–), minister of commerce, and former Lord Mayor of Port Louis
- Serge Clair (1940–), former leader of Rodrigues
- Maurice Curé (1886–1977), political activist and one of the founders of Labour Party
- Atma Doolooa (1952–2013), politician and author
- Gaëtan Duval (1930–1996), former vice Prime Minister, leader of PMSD and Parti Gaetan Duval
- Charles Gaetan Xavier-Luc Duval (1958–), former vice Prime Minister, leader of PMXD and PMSD
- Louis Joseph Coralie (1912–1967), politician
- Jaya Krishna Cuttaree, diplomat, former minister
- Madun Dulloo, diplomat, former minister
- Sangeet Fowdar (1957–), former minister
- Rabindranath Ghurburrun (1928–2008), former Vice President
- Victor Glover (1932–2020), former Chief Justice
- Hurrylall Goburdhun (1919–2019), former judge, director of Rose Hill Transport and member of Margo Commission
- Ramchundur Goburdhun (1911–1992), former diplomat, International Control Commission chairman, Indian ambassador to Algeria and Turkey, legal adviser to the Supreme Court of India
- Éric Guimbeau (1960–2024), former businessman and member of National Assembly
- Kher Jagatsingh (1931–1985), former minister
- Kailesh Jagutpal, minister
- Anerood Jugnauth (1930–2021), former Prime Minister and President
- Pravind Jugnauth (1961–), Prime Minister and former Vice Prime Minister, leader of the MSM
- Eugène Laurent (1850–1926), former mayor of Port Louis and one of the founders of Action Libérale
- Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo (1944–), former Vice Prime Minister of Mauritius
- Amédée Maingard (1918–1981), war hero and founder of Air Mauritius
- Cassam Moollan, Chief Justice and acting Governor General (1985–1986)
- Abdool Razack Mohamed (1906–1978), politician and founder of Comité d'Action Musulman
- Shakeel Mohamed, former minister
- Yousuf Mohamed (1933–2022), former minister
- Prem Nababsing (1940–2017), former Vice Prime Minister
- Virgile Naz (1825–1901), former politician
- Karl Offmann (1940–), former President
- Raman Osman, former Governors-General
- Pramila Patten (1958–), Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations
- Ariranga Pillay, former chief justice
- Radha Padayachee-Poonoosamy (1924–2008), first female cabinet minister
- Navin Ramgoolam (1947–), ex-Prime Minister, leader of the Labour Party (Mauritius)
- Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985), first Prime Minister and former Governor-General
- Lutchmeeparsadsing Ramsahok (1948–2017), former trade unionist and minister.
- Veerasamy Ringadoo (1920–2000), first President
- Emilienne Rochecouste, first female elected member of Legislative Council
- Prithvirajsing Roopun (1959–), President
- Guy Rozemont (1915–1956), former trade unionist and leader of the Labour Party
- Kailash Ruhee, former diplomat and former minister
- Renganaden Seeneevassen (1910–1958), former minister
- Rama Sithanen (1954–), former Vice Prime Minister
- Harry Tirvengadum (1933–), former head of Air Mauritius and central figure of Caisse Noire Affair
- Cassam Uteem (1941–), former President
Scientists and technologists
edit- Jean Marie Bosser (1922–2013), botanist
- Charles-Édouard Brown-Séquard (1817–1894), neurologist, physiologist
- France Staub (1920–2005), ornithologist and conservationist
- Joël de Rosnay (1937–), futurist, molecular biologist
- Julien François Desjardins (1799–1840), zoologist[1]
- Joseph Désiré Tholozan (1820–1897), epidemiologist
Philanthropists and social activists
edit- Shirin Ameeruddy-Cziffra, human rights activist
Religious figures
edit- Jacques-Désiré Laval (1803–1864)
- Caroline Lenferna de Laresle (1824–1900)
- Basdeo Bissoondoyal (1906–1991)
- Jean Margéot (1916–2009), Catholic clergyman[2]
- Maurice Piat (1941–)
- Rajendra Arun (1945–2021)
- Visham Komalram, also known as Vishwananda (1978–)
Writers
editPoets
editTV and Radio
edit- Yanish Engutsamy, radio jockey, presenter
Entertainment
editFilm Directors
editComedians
edit- Miselaine Duval, comedian, television producer and writer
- Vince Duvergé
- Angry Anderson
- DJ Assad
Singers
edit- Kaya
- Menwar
- Havana Brown (born Angelique Meunier; 14 February 1985), Mauritian Australian DJ, recording artist and dancer
- Mélanie René
Models-Miss Mauritius
edit- Ameeksha Dilchand
- Diya Beeltah
- Laetitia Darche
- Nathalie Lesage
- Viveka Babajee
- Pallavi Gungaram
- Urvashi Gooriah
- Bessika Bucktawor
- Hazel Keech, British−Mauritian model
Choreographer
edit- Jocelyn Alizart, ballet teacher and choreographer
- Sanedhip Bhimjee
Actresses
edit- Viveka Babajee (1973–2010), model and actress
- Françoise Pascal, actress, singer, dancer, fashion model, and producer
- Hazel Keech, British−Mauritian model
Fashion Designer
edit- Yuvna Kim, fashion designer (Mauritian-born, London-based fashion designer, model, and TV entertainment journalist)
Sports
edit- Shanawaz Allyboccus, retired footballer who played for the national team
- Benoit Bouchet, first windsurfer to sail between Mauritius and Réunion Island unassisted
- Jonathan Bru, French-born professional footballer who plays for Portuguese club U.D. Oliveirense and the Mauritius national team.
- Kévin Bru, French-born professional footballer who plays for English Championship side Ipswich Town and the Mauritius national team.
- Stéphan Buckland, retired track and field athlete who competed in the 100m and 200m
- Ned Charles, Mauritian-born (Mahebourg) former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as an attacker. First Mauritian to play professionally in Europe.
- Richarno Colin, boxer best known for winning the Light Welterweight gold medal at the 2011 All-Africa Games.
- Sylvain Content, retired footballer who played for the national team
- Ranini Cundasawmy, first female to win the gold medal at a Muay Thai World Championship. The championship was held in March 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.
- Steeve Curpanen, retired footballer who played for the national team
- Vikash Dhorasoo, French-born former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a midfielder.
- Bruno Julie, bantamweight boxer who won a number of medals in international tournaments and competed in the 2008 Olympics.
- Jeremy Lararaudeuse, national record holder, 110m hurdles
- Annabelle Lascar, participated in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics
- Corinne Leclair, swimmer who participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Veronique Marrier D'Unienville archery, participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Eric Milazar, national athletics record holder in the 400m, the 300m, the 200m indoor and the 400m indoor
- Ram Ruhee, founder of Cadets Club (1948) & member of the International Olympic Committee (1988-2007)
- Pascal Wehrlein, German-born Formula One driver currently driving for Sauber, driver for Manor in 2016 and Mercedes F1 Team protégé.[4] In 2014, Wehrlein became the youngest driver to win a DTM race at the age of 19 and the youngest to win the title in 2015 at the age of 21 with the Mercedes-Benz team HWA AG.[5]
Business
edit- Ajum Goolam Hossen 1850–1919), international pepper and sugar trader
- Amode Ibrahim Atchia (1868–1947), hydroelectric entrepreneur and technologist
- Jean-Raymond Boulle, diamond and mineral magnate, international conservationist
- Sunil Benimadhu, Economist and CEO of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius
See also
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References
edit- ^ The Darwin Correspondence Online Database - retrieved 8 January 2007
- ^ The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church – Biographies – M
- ^ "Personnes | Africultures : Constantin David".
- ^ "Mercedes protege Pascal Wehrlein secures 2016 Manor Formula 1 seat - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com". 2016-02-15. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ "Background: Who is Pascal Wehrlein?". www.gptoday.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.