List of Mauritians

This is a list of prominent Mauritians.

Political figures

• Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (1900–1985), first Prime Minister and former Governor-General
• Navin Ramgoolam (1947–), ex-Prime Minister, leader of the Labour Party (Mauritius)
• Shakeel Mohamed, Former Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment. (2010-2014)
• Rama Sithanen (1954–), former Vice Prime Minister
• Paul Raymond Bérenger (1945–), former Prime Minister (2003–2005)
• Raman Osman, former Governors-General
• Charles Gaetan Xavier-Luc Duval (1958–), Vice Prime Minister, leader of PMSD
• Roshi Bhadain, former Minister of Financial Services, Good Governance and Institutional Reforms
• Anil Bachoo,Former Minister of Public Infrastructure of Mauritius
• Arvin Boolell Leader of Opposition, former Minister
• Harish Boodhoo former Deputy Prime Minister
• Abdool Razack Mohamed (1906–1978), one of the three founding fathers of independent Mauritius
• Anerood Jugnauth, former Prime Minister
• Angidi Chettiar (1928–2010), former Vice President
• Cassam Moollan, Chief Justice and acting Governor General (1985–1986)
• Cassam Uteem (1941–), former President
• Dayendranath Burrenchobay, former Governor General
• Emmanuel Anquetil, politician
• Jaya Krishna Cuttaree, diplomat, former minister
• Karl Offmann (1940–), former President
• Louis Joseph Coralie (1912–1967), politician
• Madun Dulloo diplomat, former minister
• Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, Vice President
• Paul Raymond Bérenger (1945–), former Prime Minister (2003–2005)
• Rabindranath Ghurburrun (1928–2008) former Vice President
• Raouf Bundhun (1937–), former Vice President
• Rashid Beebeejaun (1935–), former Deputy Prime Minister
• Sangeet Fowdar (1957–), Government MP and former Minister of Training, Skills Development, Productivity and External Communications
• Serge Clair (1940–), former leader of Rodrigues
• Sheila Bappoo, Government Minister
• Sookdeo Bissoondoyal (1908–1977), politician and one of the three founding fathers of independent Mauritius
• Veerasamy Ringadoo (1920–2000), first President
• Pravind Jugnauth (1961–), Prime Minister and former Vice Prime Minister, leader of the MSM
• Ariranga Pillay, former chief justice
• Emilienne Rochecouste, first female elected member of Legislative Council
• Kher Jagatsingh, former minister of planning and education
• Satcam Boolell, former deputy Prime Minister and High Commissioner in London
• Prithvirajsing Roopun (1959-), President

Scientists and technologists

• 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]

Philanthropists and social activists

• Shirin Ameeruddy-Cziffra, human rights activist

Religious figures

• Pandit Basdeo Bissoondoyal
• Jacques-Désiré Laval
• Mother Superior Caroline Lenferna de Laresle (1824–1900)
• Cardinal Jean Margéot (1916–2009), Catholic clergyman[2]
• Cardinal Maurice Piat

Writers

TV and Radio

• Yanish Engutsamy, Radio Jockey, Presenter

Entertainment

Film Directors

• David Constantin[3]
• Vincent Toi[4]

Comedians

• Miselaine Duval, comedian, television producer and writer
• Vince Duvergé
• Angry Anderson
• DJ Assad
• Willy William

Singers

• Kaya
• Menwar
• Havana Brown (born Angelique Meunier; 14 February 1985), Mauritian Australian DJ, recording artist and dancer.
• Mélanie René

Models-Miss Mauritius

• Ameeksha Dilchand
• Diya Beeltah
• Laetitia Darche
• Nathalie Lesage
• Viveka Babajee
• Pallavi Gungaram
• Urvashi Gooriah
• Bessika Bucktawor
• Hazel Keech, British−Mauritian model

Choreographer

• Jocelyn Alizart, ballet teacher and choreographer
• Sanedhip Bhimjee

Actresses

• Viveka Babajee (1973–2010), model and actress
• Françoise Pascal, actress, singer, dancer, fashion model, and producer
• Hazel Keech, British−Mauritian model

Fashion Designer

• Yuvna Kim, fashion designer (Mauritian-born, London-based fashion designer, model, and TV entertainment journalist)

Poets

• Edouard Maunick
• Joseph Tsang Mang Kin

Sports

• Benoit Bouchet - first windsurfer to sail between Mauritius and Réunion Island unassisted.
• 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.
• 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.
• Richarno Colin - boxer best known for winning the Light Welterweight gold medal at the 2011 All-Africa Games.
• 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.
• Eric Milazar - national athletics record holder in the 400m, the 300m, the 200m indoor and the 400m indoor.
• Pascal Wehrlein - German-born Formula One driver currently driving for Sauber, driver for Manor in 2016 and Mercedes F1 Team protégé.[5] 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.[6]
• 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.

See also

References

1. The Darwin Correspondence Online Database - retrieved 8 January 2007
2. The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church - Biographies - M
3. http://africultures.com/personnes/?no=5630
4. Vincent Toi
5. "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.
6. "Background: Who is Pascal Wehrlein?". www.gptoday.com. Retrieved 2016-03-13.