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