Famagusta
Famagusta ranks 4,629th in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Hibbing, Minnesota, Gentofte Municipality, and West Memphis, Arkansas. The most famous people from Famagusta are Nikos Sampson, Derviş Eroğlu, and George Vassiliou. The most famous people who died in Famagusta are James II of Cyprus, Marco Antonio Bragadin, and James III of Cyprus. Famagusta has been the birth place of many politicians, and singers and the death place of many politicians, and military personnels. Famagusta is located in Cyprus.
People
Between 1473 and 1947, Famagusta was the birth place of 5 globally memorable people, including Nikos Sampson, Derviş Eroğlu, and George Vassiliou. Additionaly, 5 globally memorable people have passed away in Famagusta including James II of Cyprus, Marco Antonio Bragadin, and James III of Cyprus.
People Born in Famagusta
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Nikos Sampson
POLITICIAN
1935 - 2001
HPI: 63.33
Rank: 1
Derviş Eroğlu
POLITICIAN
1938 - Present
HPI: 62.98
Rank: 2
George Vassiliou
POLITICIAN
1931 - 2026
HPI: 62.80
Rank: 3
James III of Cyprus
POLITICIAN
1473 - Present
HPI: 61.89
Rank: 4
Mike Brant
SINGER
1947 - 1975
HPI: 59.12
Rank: 5
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James II of Cyprus
POLITICIAN
1438 - 1473
HPI: 63.08
Rank: 1
Marco Antonio Bragadin
MILITARY PERSONNEL
1523 - 1571
HPI: 62.99
Rank: 2
James III of Cyprus
POLITICIAN
1473 - Present
HPI: 61.89
Rank: 3
Subh-i-Azal
WRITER
1831 - 1912
HPI: 59.15
Rank: 4
Edward I, Count of Bar
POLITICIAN
1296 - 1336
HPI: 57.24
Rank: 5
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Famagusta were politicians (4), and singers (1), while most who died were politicians (3), military personnels (1), and writers (1).
Occupational Trends
Over the past 100 years, politicians have been the top profession of globally memorable people born in Famagusta, including Nikos Sampson, Derviş Eroğlu, and George Vassiliou. Whereas, throughout history, politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Famagusta, including Nikos Sampson, Derviş Eroğlu, and George Vassiliou.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 3 globally memorable people born in Famagusta since 1700.
