Niger
Historical figures born in Niger
163 notable historical figures were born in Niger. These are the most notable:
Niger ranks #151 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind Liberia, Gabon and Barbados.
By era
- Early Modern: 1
- Modern: 15
By occupation
- Politician: 14
- Head of State/President: 11
- Soldier/Officer: 7
- Minister/Cabinet Official: 7
- Prime Minister: 4
- General/Commander: 4
- Monarch/Royalty: 1
- Philosopher: 1
- Abdourahamane Tchiani (born 1961, Politics)
- Usman dan Fodio (1754 to 1817, Politics)
- Mohamed Bazoum (born 1960, Politics)
- Mahamadou Issoufou (born 1952, Politics)
- Ali Lamine Zeine (born 1965, Politics)
- Mamadou Tandja (1938 to 2020, Politics)
- Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara (1949 to 1999, Politics)
- Hamani Diori (1916 to 1989, Politics)
- Mahamane Ousmane (born 1950, Politics)
- Seyni Kountché (1931 to 1987, Politics)
- Daouda Malam Wanké (1946 to 2004, Politics)
- Salou Djibo (born 1965, Politics)
- Ali Saibou (1940 to 2011, Politics)
- Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou (born 1954, Politics)
- Hama Amadou (1950 to 2024, Politics)
- Brigi Rafini (born 1953, Politics)
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