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The following list of Mauritians (in alphabetical order by last name), who are notable and are either born in Mauritius, of Mauritian descent or who produce works that are primarily about Mauritius.
Emmanuel Anquetil (1885–1946), political activist and one of the founders of Labour Party Anil Bachoo , former ministerSheilabai Bappoo (1947–), former ministerRashid Beebeejaun (1935–), former Deputy Prime MinisterMonique Ohsan Bellepeau , Vice PresidentPaul Raymond Bérenger (1945–), former Prime MinisterRoshi Bhadain , former ministerHeeralall Bhugaloo (1938–2021), former ministerBasdeo Bissoondoyal (1906–1991), activist, social worker, educator and founder of Jan AndolanSookdeo Bissoondoyal (1908–1977), politician, founder of Independent Forward Bloc Harish Boodhoo (1941–), former Deputy Prime Minister and founder of Parti Socialiste Mauricien Arvin Boolell , leader of opposition, former ministerSatcam Boolell , former deputy Prime Minister and High Commissioner in LondonSatyajit Boolell , former Director of Public Prosecutions Lormesh Bundhoo , general secretary of the Labour Party Raouf Bundhun (1937–), former Vice PresidentDayendranath Burrenchobay , former Governor GeneralAngidi Chettiar (1928–2010), former Vice PresidentDorine Chukowry (1974–), minister of commerce, and former Lord Mayor of Port LouisSerge 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 authorGaëtan Duval (1930–1996), former vice Prime Minister, leader of PMSD and Parti Gaetan DuvalCharles Gaetan Xavier-Luc Duval (1958–), former vice Prime Minister, leader of PMXD and PMSDLouis Joseph Coralie (1912–1967), politicianJaya Krishna Cuttaree (1941–2018), diplomat, former ministerMadun Dulloo , diplomat, former ministerSangeet Fowdar (1957–), former ministerRabindranath Ghurburrun (1928–2008), former Vice PresidentVictor Glover (1932–2020), former Chief JusticeHurrylall Goburdhun (1919–2019), former judge , director of Rose Hill Transport and member of Margo Commission Ramchundur Goburdhun (1911–1992), Indian former diplomat, ICC chairman, Indian ambassador to Algeria and TurkeyÉric Guimbeau (1960–2024), former businessman and member of National AssemblyKher Jagatsingh (1931–1985), former ministerKailesh Jagutpal , ministerAnerood 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 ministerYousuf Mohamed (1933–2022), former ministerPrem Nababsing (1940–2017), former Vice Prime MinisterVirgile Naz (1825–1901), former politicianKarl Offmann (1940–), former PresidentRaman Osman , former Governors-GeneralPramila Patten (1958–), Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Ariranga Pillay , former chief justiceRadha Padayachee-Poonoosamy (1924–2008), first female cabinet ministerNavin Ramgoolam (1947–), ex-Prime Minister, leader of the Labour Party (Mauritius) Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985), first Prime Minister and former Governor-GeneralLutchmeeparsadsing Ramsahok (1948–2017), former trade unionist and minister.Veerasamy Ringadoo (1920–2000), first PresidentEmilienne Rochecouste , first female elected member of Legislative CouncilPrithvirajsing Roopun (1959–), PresidentGuy Rozemont (1915–1956), former trade unionist and leader of the Labour Party Kailash Ruhee , former diplomat and former ministerRenganaden Seeneevassen (1910–1958), former ministerRama Sithanen (1954–), former Vice Prime MinisterHarry Tirvengadum (1933–), former head of Air Mauritius and central figure of Caisse Noire Affair Cassam Uteem (1941–), former PresidentScientists and technologists [ edit ] Philanthropists and social activists [ edit ] Yuvna Kim (1984–), Mauritian-born British fashion designer, model, and TV journalistModels and Miss Mauritius [ edit ] Musicians and singers [ edit ] Angry Anderson (1947–) rock singer, songwriter, television personality, and actorDJ Assad (1982–) Mauritian-French DJ and record producerKaya (1960–1999) singer, creator of "seggae " a fusion of Mauritian sega and reggae musicMenwar (1955–) percussionist and singerHavana Brown (born Angelique Meunier; 1985–), Australian DJ, recording artist and dancer, she has Mauritian parents of French descentMélanie René (1990–) Swiss singer and songwriterShanawaz Allyboccus (1984–), retired footballer who played for the national teamBenoit Bouchet , first windsurfer to sail between Mauritius and Réunion Island unassistedJonathan Bru (1985–), French-born professional footballer who plays for Portuguese club U.D. Oliveirense and the Mauritius national team Kévin Bru (1988–), French-born professional footballer who plays for English Championship side Ipswich Town and the Mauritius national team Stéphan Buckland (1977–), retired track and field athlete who competed in the 100m and 200mNed 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 teamRanini 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 teamVikash 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 OlympicsCorinne Leclair , swimmer who participated in the 1992 Summer OlympicsVeronique Marrier D'Unienville archery, participated in the 2008 Summer OlympicsEric Milazar , national athletics record holder in the 400m, the 300m, the 200m indoor and the 400m indoorRam 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] Mercedes-Benz team HWA AG .[ 5]
