List of Cypriots
The following is a list of prominent Cypriots and persons of Cypriot origin.
Historical figures Zeno of Citium (333 BC-264 BC), philosopher Barnabas (1st century AD), Apostolic Father, early missionary Sergius Paulus (1st century AD), proconsul of Cyprus
Political figures Rauf Denktash, president of TRNC (1974-) George Grivas, head of EOKA Glafkos Klerides, president (1993-2003) Spyros Kyprianou, president (1977-1988) Makarios III, archbishop, president (1960-1977) Tassos Papadopoulos, president (2003-) Mehmet Ali Talat, prime minister of TRNC (2004-) Alparslan Turkes, Turkish politician George Vasiliou, president (1988-1993)
Academics Andrea Christofidou, philosopher Kypros Nicolaides, obstetrician K. C. Nicolaou, chemist Panos Zavos, geneticist Stavros Zenios, mathematical economics
Musicians Peter Andre, singer (Cypriot parents) Nicolas Economou, composer Alkinoos Ioannidis, singer Yannis Kyriakides, composer George Michael, singer (Cypriot father) Cat Stevens, singer (Cypriot father) Martino Tirimo, pianist
Writers Costas Montis, poet Osman Türkay, poet
Artists Michael Cacoyannis, filmmaker Hussein Chalayan, fashion designer Tracey Emin, artist (Cypriot father)
Business Stelios Haji-Ioannou, founder of EasyJet (Cypriot parents) Asil Nadir, fugitive businessman Reo Stakis, hotel and casino owner
Sports Muzzy Izzet, football player (Cypriot parents) Sotiris Kaiafas, football player Fatima Whitbread, javelin thrower (Cypriot parents) Garo Yepremian, former place kicker for the Miami Dolphins
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