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Famous people from Egyptian

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Egypt’s cultural and civic heritage shines through voices spanning writers, philosophers, artists, leaders, educators, and journalists. Their novels, poems, films, paintings, research, and public service illuminate questions of identity, faith, modernity, and social justice, inspiring debate across the Arabic-speaking world and beyond. Pioneers and innovators from different eras and regions reflect linguistic richness and diverse perspectives. Whether seeking literary inspiration or insight into public life, readers can trace ideas that continue to shape Egypt’s story.

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Author Profession Quotes Year
Akhenaton Statesman 10 1380 BC - 1334 BC
Amr Moussa Diplomat 1 1936
Anwar Sadat Statesman 6 1918 - 1981
Boutros Boutros-Ghali Public Servant 20 1922 - 2016
Cleopatra Royalty 6 68 BC - 30 BC
Feisal Abdul Rauf Theologian 10
Gamal Abdel Nasser Leader 8 1918 - 1970
Hosni Mubarak Statesman 17 1928 - 2020
Mohamed Al-Fayed Businessman 3 1929 - 2023
Mohamed ElBaradei Scientist 10 1942
Mohamed El-Erian Businessman 12 1958
Mohammed Naguib Statesman 1 1901 - 1984
Naguib Mahfouz Novelist 41 1911 - 2006
Omar Sharif Actor 19 1932
Philo, Tiny Philo Philosopher 3 20 BC - 50
Plotinus Philosopher 3 204 - 270
Zahi Hawass Scientist 14 1947