Meknes
Meknes ranks 2,581st in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Birmingham, Michigan, Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine, and Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. The most famous people from Meknes are Yusef of Morocco, Aryeh Deri, and Abdeljalil Hadda. The most famous people who died in Meknes are Ismail Ibn Sharif, Mohammed ben Abdallah, and Abd al-Rahman of Morocco. Meknes has been the birth place of many politicians, and athletes and the death place of many politicians. Meknes is located in Morocco.
People
Between 1882 and 1978, Meknes was the birth place of 7 globally memorable people, including Yusef of Morocco, Aryeh Deri, and Abdeljalil Hadda. Additionaly, 3 globally memorable people have passed away in Meknes including Ismail Ibn Sharif, Mohammed ben Abdallah, and Abd al-Rahman of Morocco.
People Born in Meknes
Go to all RankingsYusef of Morocco
POLITICIAN
1882 - 1927
HPI: 67.89
Rank: 1
Aryeh Deri
POLITICIAN
1959 - Present
HPI: 57.30
Rank: 2
Abdeljalil Hadda
SOCCER PLAYER
1972 - Present
HPI: 55.68
Rank: 3
Avi Toledano
SINGER
1948 - Present
HPI: 51.82
Rank: 4
Philippe Perrin
ASTRONAUT
1963 - Present
HPI: 45.40
Rank: 5
Ali Ezzine
ATHLETE
1978 - Present
HPI: 44.88
Rank: 6
Khalid Khannouchi
ATHLETE
1971 - Present
HPI: 37.83
Rank: 7
Newly Added People Born in Meknes
Go to all RankingsPeople Deceased in Meknes
Go to all RankingsIsmail Ibn Sharif
POLITICIAN
1646 - 1727
HPI: 72.19
Rank: 1
Mohammed ben Abdallah
POLITICIAN
1710 - 1790
HPI: 64.21
Rank: 2
Abd al-Rahman of Morocco
POLITICIAN
1779 - 1859
HPI: 64.09
Rank: 3
Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Mekneswere politicians (2), athletes (2), soccer players (1), singers (1), and astronauts (1), while most who died were politicians (3).
Occupational Trends
Over the past 100 years, athletes have been the top profession of globally memorable people born in Meknes, including Ali Ezzine, and Khalid Khannouchi. Whereas, throughout history, politicians have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Meknes, including Yusef of Morocco, and Aryeh Deri.
Places
Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 1 globally memorable people born in Meknes since 1700.










