Famous People Born in Egypt

Discover 11 famous people born in Egypt. Explore their birthplaces on the interactive map below.

🗺️ Birthplaces in Egypt

11 Personalities

Leila Aboulela (Novelist) - Cairo, Egypt (June 4th, 1964)
Alaa Al Aswany (Novelist) - Cairo, Egypt (May 26th, 1957)
Tawfiq Alhakim (Playwright, Writer) - Kafr al‑Zayat, Egypt (July 9th, 1898)
Cleopatra (Political Leader) - Alexandria, Egypt (69 BCE)
Omar El Akkad (Novelist) - Cairo, Egypt (September 4th, 1982)
Nawal El Saadawi (Activist, Writer) - Kafr Tahla, Egypt (October 27th, 1931)
Euclid (scientist) - Alexandria, Egypt (300 BCE)
Hypatia (Astronomer, Mathematician, Philosopher, Scientist) - Alexandria, Egypt (350)
Naguib Mahfouz (Writer) - Cairo, Egypt (December 11th, 1911)
Mahfouz Naguib (Writer) - Cairo, Egypt (December 11th, 1911)
Omar Sharif (Actor) - Alexandria, Egypt (April 10th, 1932)