List of Libyans

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This is a list of notable people from Libya.

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Artists

Writers (including poets)

Actors

Directors and filmmakers

Leaders and politicians

Ancient Libya

Modern Libya

Defence ministers

Secretaries general

Prime ministers

Schools and academics

Educators and teachers

Linguists

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Philosophy

Healthcare

Media figures

Musicians and singers

Religious figures

Resistance fighters

Royalty

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References

  1. Akyeampong, Emmanuel Kwaku; Gates, Henry Louis (2012-02-02). Dictionary of African Biography. OUP USA. ISBN   978-0-19-538207-5.