List of Mauritians

This is a list of prominent people from Mauritius.

Law

• Ariranga Pillay former chief justice
• Sir Cassam Moollan, chief justice and acting governor general (1985–1986)

Political figures

• Abdool Razack Mohamed (1906–1978), one of the three founding fathers of independent Mauritius
• The Rt. Hon.Sir Anerood Jugnauth, KCMG, QC, G.C.S.K, LLB, GOLH, GOP OSJ(1930- ),Second Prime Minister, President of Mauritius, Founding Father of the Republic
• Angidi Chettiar (1928–2010) former vice president
• Anil Bachoo (1953- )
• Cassam Uteem (1941- ), former president
• Sir Dayendranath Burrenchobay, former Governors-general
• Emmanuel Anquetil, politician
• Jaya Krishna Cuttaree, diplomat, former minister
• Karl Offmann (1940- ), former president
• Madun Dulloo diplomat, former minister
• Monique Ohsan Bellepeau vice president
• Dr Dr.Navinchandra Ramgoolam (1947- ),prime minister,leader of the MLP
• Paul Raymond Bérenger (1945- ), former prime minister (2003–2005)
• Pravind Jugnauth (1961- ),former Deputy Prime Minister & former Vice Prime Minister,Leader of the MSM
• Rabindranath Ghurburrun (1928–2008) former vice president
• Rama Sithanen (1954- ), former vice Prime Minister
• Sir Raman Osman, former Governors-general
• Raouf Bundhun (1937- ), former vice president
• Rashid Beebeejaun (1935- ), deputy prime minister
• Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985), first Prime Minister, former Governor-General and the founding father of independent Mauritius
• Serge Clair (1940- ), former leader of Rodrigues
• The Hon Mrs Sheilabhai Bappoo GOSK MP, Government Minister
• Sookdeo Bissoondoyal (1908–1977), politician and one of the three founding fathers of independent Mauritius.
• Veerasamy Ringadoo (1920–2000), first president
• Charles Gaetan Xavier-Luc Duval (1958- ), Vice-Prime Minister, Leader of PMXD

Scientists and technologists

• Charles-Édouard Brown-Séquard (1817–1894), neurologist, phyologist
• France Staub (1920—2005), ornithologist and conservationist
• Joël de Rosnay (1937- ), futurist, molecular biologist
• Julien François Desjardins (1799–1840), zoologist

Philanthropists and Social activists

• Shirin Ameeruddy-Cziffra, Human Rights activist

Religious figures

• Cardinal Jean Margéot (1916–2009), Catholic clergyman

Authors and writers

• Lindsey Collen, author
• Malcolm de Chazal (1902–1981), author
• Nathacha Devi Appanah, author,journalist
• Dev Virahsawmy, writer, linguist
• J.M.G. Le Clézio, writer and Nobel prize winner.
• Khal Torabully

Poets

• Edouard Maunick, Poet

Music and other arts

• Carino, Musician
• Francis Thomé, composer
• Jean-Paul 'Bluey' Maunick, of the band Incognito - born in Mauritius
• Kaya, Musician
• Menwar, singer
• [[blackmenbluz] mauritian band

Athletes

• Aboobakar Augustin, footballer
• Akbar Patel, former footballer, coach
• Almondo Fricain, footballer
• Andy Sophie, footballer
• Arnaud Casquette, athlete
• Ashley Lemince, footballer
• Ashok Chundunsing, former footballer and coach
• Bruno Julie, boxer (2008 Olympic Bronze Medallist)
• Bruno Ravina, footballer
• Cédric Permal, footballer
• Charles Content, footballer
• Chris Hackel, swimmer
• Christopher Bazerque, footballer
• Christopher Perle, former footballer
• Colin Bell, footballer
• Cyril Mourgine, former footballer
• Elvis Antoine, former footballer and coach
• Eric Milazar, athlete
• Fabien Pithia, footballer
• Fabrice Pithia, footballer
• Fernando Augustin, athlete
• Guillano Chiffone, footballer
• Guillano Édouard, footballer
• Gurty Calambé, footballer
• Henri Speville, former footballer and coach
• Ivahn Marie-Josée, footballer
• Jean Gilbert Bayaram, former footballer
• Jean-Sebastien Bax, former footballer
• Jerry Louis, Football Player for France
• Jimmy Cundasamy, footballer
• Johan Candassamy,footballer
• Jonathan Chimier, athlete
• Joye Estazie, footballer
• Kersley Appou, former footballer
• Kersley Gardenne, athlete
• Kervin Godon, footballer
• Kévin Bru, footballer
• Kristian Roocke, Australian footballer
• Khemraj Naiko, athlete
• Menzy Coco, footballer
• Mikaël Mitraille, footballer
• Mohammad Anwar Elahee, former footballer and former coach
• Orwin Castel, former footballer, coach
• Ricardo Naboth, footballer
• Richarno Colin, boxer
• Sarjoo Gowreesunkur, former footballer
• Stéphane Badul, footballer
• Stephane Buckland, athlete
• Stéphan L'Enflé, footballer
• Thierry Collet, footballer
• Vikash Dhorasoo, Mauritian-French football player
• Venethethan Govindarajen, athlete (prominent)
• Wesley Marquette, footballer
• Yannick Macoa, footballer
• Yehya Bundhun, archer

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