Burundi
Historical figures born in Burundi
121 notable historical figures were born in Burundi. These are the most notable:
Burundi ranks #160 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind Oman, Laos and Malawi.
By occupation
- Politician: 19
- Minister/Cabinet Official: 11
- Head of State/President: 8
- Monarch/Royalty: 5
- Prime Minister: 3
- Soldier/Officer: 3
- Banker: 2
- Writer/Author: 2
- Pierre Nkurunziza (1964 to 2020, Politics)
- Agathe Uwilingiyimana (1953 to 1994, Politics)
- Cyprien Ntaryamira (1955 to 1994, Politics)
- Melchior Ndadaye (1953 to 1993, Politics)
- Pierre Buyoya (1949 to 2020, Politics)
- Michel Micombero (1940 to 1983, Politics)
- Ntare V of Burundi (1947 to 1972, Politics)
- Gaël Faye (born 1982, Arts & Music)
- Jean-Baptiste Bagaza (1946 to 2016, Politics)
- Sylvie Kinigi (born 1952, Politics)
- James Kabarebe (born 1959, Military)
- Louis Rwagasore (1932 to 1961, Politics)
- Mwambutsa IV of Burundi (1912 to 1977, Politics)
- Sylvestre Ntibantunganya (born 1956, Politics)
- Gervais Ndirakobuca (born 1970, Politics)
- Domitien Ndayizeye (born 1953, Politics)
- Marguerite Barankitse (born 1957, Other)
- Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni (born 1972, Politics)
- Esther Kamatari (born 1951, Politics)
- Rosa Paula Iribagiza (born 1934, Politics)
- Pierre Habumuremyi (born 1961, Politics)
- Pierre Ngendandumwe (1930 to 1965, Politics)
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