Well Known Cypriots
	Ancient History, Mythology & Religion
	Aphrodite - Ancient mythological goddess of love St Barnabas - Jewish-Cypriot Christian convert and an Apostle of Christ
	Science & Philosophy
	Zeno of Kitium - Phonecian-Cypriot Philosopher and the founder of the Stoic School of thought.
	Leaders, Royals & Politicians
	Caterina Cornaro - The last reigning Queen of Cyprus during the Lusignan/Venetian periods. Mehmed Kiamil Pasha - Cypriot Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire) Kibrisli Mehmed Emin Pasha - Cypriot Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire) Dr Niyazi Manyera - Medical doctor, politician and the first Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus Makarios III - Archbishop of the Greek-Orthodox Church of Cyprus and the first President of the Republic of Cyprus Dr Fazil Küçük - The first Turkish-Cypriot leader and the first Vice-President of the Republic of Cyprus Osman Örek - Academic, author, lawyer and the first Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Rauf Raif Denktaş - The former Turkish-Cypriot leader and the first President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Glafcos Clerides - Leader of the Greek-Cypriot Community and former 'Republic of Cyprus' President Mehmet Ali Talat - Current Turkish-Cypriot Leader and the second President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
	Arts
	Osman Türkay - Turkish-Cypriot poet, nominated for Nobel. George Michael - British Greek-Cypriot musician, pop singer Hussein Chalayan - British Turkish-Cypriot fashion designer Tracey Emin - British Turkish-Cypriot conceptual artist
	Sports
	Fatima Whitbread - British Turkish-Cypriot Olympic medallist athlete  Muzzy Izzet - British Turkish-Cypriot Premier League Football (Soccer) player in England