1941 – Present
Nobel laureate: Nobel Prize in Physics (2023)
1987 – Present
German defensive midfielder who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup and played for top clubs including VfB Stuttgart, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He earned 77 caps for the German national team during his international career.
1987 – Present
French attacking midfielder and winger known for his technical skills and creativity, having played for clubs including Lyon, Newcastle United, and Paris Saint-Germain.
1947 – 2024
French cultural figure who served as Minister of Culture and Communication from 2009 to 2012, and was also known as a television presenter, filmmaker, and writer.
901 – 1040
Arab astrologer
1050 – 1087
11th-century monk and translator of medical works
1332 – 1406
Arab historiographer and historian
1971 – Present
Former French midfielder turned manager who has coached clubs including Nottingham Forest and Al-Duhail. As a player, he earned 12 caps for the French national team.
1986 – Present
French-Tunisian footballer who has played as a defender for various clubs in French and international leagues.
1949 – Present
Prime Minister of Tunisia from 2011 to 2013 and leader of the Ennahda party. He was the country's first democratically elected prime minister following the Arab Spring revolution.
1945 – Present
Interim President of Tunisia from 2011 to 2014 and human rights activist. He was a prominent opponent of Ben Ali's regime and served as the country's first post-revolution president.
1964 – Present
Singer and actress known for blending Arabic, Middle Eastern, and Western electronic music styles. She has released multiple albums and performed internationally, bridging cultural musical traditions.
1983 – Present
Actor known for his roles in Disney's Aladdin as Jafar and Netflix's The Old Guard alongside Charlize Theron.
1939 – 2014
Influential theatre director and actor who founded the Théâtre de la Terre in Tunis and promoted Arabic theatrical works.
1903 – 2000
First President of Tunisia from 1957 to 1987 and founding father of modern Tunisia. He led the country's independence movement from France and established Tunisia as a republic.
1933 – 2025
Interim President of Tunisia in 2011 following Ben Ali's departure. He served as Speaker of Parliament before assuming the presidency during the transitional period.
1926 – 2019
President of Tunisia from 2014 to 2019 and veteran politician who served in various government roles. He was the first democratically elected president following the 2011 revolution.
1936 – 2019
Tunisian president from 1987 to 2011 who was ousted during the Arab Spring revolution. He ruled as an authoritarian leader for over two decades before fleeing to Saudi Arabia.
1975 – Present
Former professional footballer who played as a centre-back and later became a football coach. He had a successful playing career in England and represented Tunisia internationally.
1934 – Present
Interim President of Tunisia from July to October 2019 following the death of Beji Caid Essebsi.
1958 – Present
Prime Minister of Tunisia since 2021 and the country's first female head of government. She is a geologist and former World Bank official who was appointed by President Kais Saied.
1958 – Present
President of Tunisia since 2019 and former constitutional law professor. He suspended parliament and dismissed the prime minister in 2021, consolidating executive power.
1995 – Present
Professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for the Tunisian national team. He has been a key player in Tunisia's midfield and plays in European leagues.
1995 – Present
Centre-back defender who plays for Salernitana in Serie A and has dual Tunisian-French nationality.
1984 – Present
Former goalkeeper who served as captain of the Tunisia national team and played in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.
