South Sudan
Historical figures born in South Sudan
58 notable historical figures were born in South Sudan. These are the most notable:
South Sudan ranks #177 of 197 countries by number of historical figures on Histiphy, just behind Bhutan, Brunei and Timor-Leste.
By occupation
- Politician: 4
- Minister/Cabinet Official: 3
- Soldier/Officer: 2
- Basketball: 1
- Head of State/President: 1
- Resistance Fighter: 1
- Diplomat: 1
- General/Commander: 1
- Manute Bol (1962 to 2010, Sports)
- Salva Kiir Mayardit (born 1951, Politics)
- John Garang (1946 to 2005, Politics)
- Joseph Lagu (born 1931, Politics)
- Abel Alier (born 1933, Politics)
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