Politicians from Tunisia

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Tunisians Politicians of all time. This list of famous Tunisians Politicians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Tunisians Politicians.

1. #1

   

   Hannibal

   247 BC - 183 BC

   HPI 86.62114 langs

   Hannibal is most famous for leading an army of Carthaginian soldiers across the Alps in 218 BC and defeating the Roman army.

2. #2

   

   Aemilianus

   207 - 253

   HPI 80.5364 langs

   Aemilianus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 217 to 218. He was the son of the emperor Caracalla and was assassinated by Macrinus, who...Read moreShow less

   Aemilianus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 217 to 218. He was the son of the emperor Caracalla and was assassinated by Macrinus, who became emperor.

3. #3

   

   Zine El Abidine Ben Ali

   1936 - 2019

   HPI 76.3479 langs

   Zine el abidine ben ali is most famous for being the president of Tunisia from 1987 to 2011.

4. #4

   

   Habib Bourguiba

   1903 - 2000

   HPI 75.9267 langs

   Habib Bourguiba was the first president of Tunisia. He is most famous for his modernization efforts, including making education free and...Read moreShow less

   Habib Bourguiba was the first president of Tunisia. He is most famous for his modernization efforts, including making education free and mandatory.

5. #5

   

   Gordian II

   190 - 238

   HPI 75.6261 langs

   Gordian II was most famous for being the Roman emperor from 238 to 244. He was the son of Gordian I and the grandson of Gordian I. In 238,...Read moreShow less

   Gordian II was most famous for being the Roman emperor from 238 to 244. He was the son of Gordian I and the grandson of Gordian I. In 238, he was appointed co-emperor with his father. After his father's death in 244, he became the sole emperor.

6. #6

   

   Masinissa

   238 BC - 148 BC

   HPI 74.5644 langs

   Masinissa was a king of Numidia in North Africa. He was the son of the king Syphax and the Carthaginian princess Sophonisba. He became king...Read moreShow less

   Masinissa was a king of Numidia in North Africa. He was the son of the king Syphax and the Carthaginian princess Sophonisba. He became king of Numidia after his father was defeated by the Romans in the Second Punic War. He was a strong ally of Rome and helped them conquer Carthage.

7. #7

   

   Clodius Albinus

   150 - 197

   HPI 73.9248 langs

   Clodius Albinus was a Roman general who was most famous for being the first person to be declared emperor of Rome by the Senate.

8. #8

   

   Mago Barca

   243 BC - 203 BC

   HPI 73.6332 langs

   Mago Barca was a famous Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War. He is most famous for his defeat of the Roman army at the Battle...Read moreShow less

   Mago Barca was a famous Carthaginian general during the Second Punic War. He is most famous for his defeat of the Roman army at the Battle of Cannae.

9. #9

   

   Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius Scipio Nasica

   100 BC - 46 BC

   HPI 72.3529 langs

   Roman optimatis politician and general

10. #10

    

    Fouad Mebazaa

    1933 - 2025

    HPI 72.1245 langs

    Fouad Mebazaa is most renowned for serving as Tunisia's interim president in 2011 following the ousting of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali...Read moreShow less

    Fouad Mebazaa is most renowned for serving as Tunisia's interim president in 2011 following the ousting of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali during the Tunisian Revolution. In this role, he oversaw the country's transition to democracy, including organizing elections for a constituent assembly tasked with drafting a new constitution.