Religious Figures from Egypt

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Egyptians Religious Figures of all time. This list of famous Egyptians Religious Figures 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 Egyptians Religious Figures.

1. #1

   

   Moses

   1393 BC - 1273 BC

   HPI 93.26160 langs

   Moses is most famous for leading the Jews out of Egypt, and for receiving the Ten Commandments.

2. #2

   

   Tutankhamun

   1341 BC - 1323 BC

   HPI 88.82109 langs

   Tutankhamun is most famous for the discovery of his tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter.

3. #3

   

   Anthony the Great

   251 - 356

   HPI 83.7066 langs

   Anthony the Great is famous for his teachings on how to live a life of virtue. He is also known for his teachings on the nature of God, the...Read moreShow less

   Anthony the Great is famous for his teachings on how to live a life of virtue. He is also known for his teachings on the nature of God, the soul, and the devil.

4. #4

   

   Moses in Islam

   1392 BC - 1272 BC

   HPI 82.0640 langs

   Moses in Islam is most famous for being the prophet of Allah and the leader of the Israelites.

5. #5

   

   Catherine of Alexandria

   287 - 305

   HPI 81.5762 langs

   Catherine of Alexandria is most famous for being the patron saint of philosophers. She is believed to have been a philosopher and scholar...Read moreShow less

   Catherine of Alexandria is most famous for being the patron saint of philosophers. She is believed to have been a philosopher and scholar who was martyred by being broken on a wheel.

6. #6

   

   Hagar

   1800 BC - 2000 BC

   HPI 80.4959 langs

   Hagar is most famous for being the mother of Ishmael, the father of the Arab people.

7. #7

   

   Joshua

   1355 BC - 1245 BC

   HPI 79.3964 langs

   Joshua is most famous for leading the Israelites into the Promised Land.

8. #8

   

   Seti I

   1323 BC - 1279 BC

   HPI 79.2764 langs

   SETI is most famous for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

9. #9

   

   Pachomius the Great

   292 - 348

   HPI 77.9741 langs

   Pachomius the Great is most famous for founding the first Christian monastic community in Egypt.

10. #10

    

    Pope Alexander I of Alexandria

    250 - 326

    HPI 76.4039 langs

    Pope Alexander I of Alexandria is most famous for his involvement in the First Council of Nicaea.