1. Claude Simon (1913)

French Writer

An influential French writer, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1985. His best-known works include La Route des Flandres (1960) and Histoire (1967).

2. Philippe Jeantot (1952)

French Yacht Racer

Philippe Jeantot is a French former deep sea diver who achieved recognition as a sailor for long-distance single-handed racing and record-setting. He founded the Vendée Globe a single-handed round-the-world non-stop...

3. Fetra Ratsimiziva (1991)

Malagasy Judoka

Ratsimiziva is a judoka who represented Madagascar at the 2012 Summer Olympics. He was one of three sportspeople on the team to qualify for the Olympics rather than win a...

4. Jean Luc Razakarivony (1975)

Olympic Swimmer

Jean Luc Razakarivony is a retired Malagasy swimmer who specialized in breaststroke events. He is a three-time Olympian a multiple-time Malagasy record holder in the 100 and 200 m breaststroke...

5. Erik Rajohnson (1985)

Olympic Swimmer

Erik Rajohnson is a Malagasy swimmer who specialized in breaststroke events. Rajohnson represented Madagascar at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and competed for the men's 100 m breaststroke event....

6. Hery Rajaonarimampianina (1958)

Malagasy Economist

Hery Martial Rakotoarimanana Rajaonarimampianina is a Malagasy politician who has been President of Madagascar since January 2014. Previously he served as Minister of Finance under President Andry Rajoelina and he...

7. John van Lottum (1976)

Dutch Tennis Player

John van Lottum is a former tennis player from the Netherlands who played professionally from 1994–2007. During his career he won 5 Challenger titles in singles; notably defeated Lleyton Hewitt...

8. Dally Randriantefy (1977)

Tennis Player

Dally Randriantefy is a former professional female tennis player. Her highest rank on the WTA tour is No. 44 and her best results have been a semi-final appearance at the...

9. Natacha Randriantefy (1978)

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10. Dimitri Carlos Zozimar (1988)

Malagasy Footballer

Dimitri Carlos Zozimar or simply Carlos is a Malagasy footballer. He currently plays in the Thailand Division 1 League with Suphanburi F. C.. Previously he played in the Championnat de...

11. Charles Rabemananjara (1947)

Malagasy Politician

Charles Rabemananjara is a former Prime Minister of Madagascar. He took office on 20 January 2007 at the beginning of the second term of President Marc Ravalomanana. During Ravalomanana's first...

12. Raymond Ranjeva (1942)

Malagasy Judge

Raymond Ranjeva served as a judge on the International Court of Justice from February 1991 until February 2009. He holds the following degrees: Bachelor's degree in law University of Madagascar...

13. Désiré Rakotoarijaona (1934)

Malagasy Politician

Lieutenant-Colonel Désiré Rakotoarijaona is a former Prime Minister of Madagascar. He held the position from 1 August 1977 until 12 February 1988 under President Didier Ratsiraka. Rakotoarijaona was replaced by...

14. Claudio Ramiadamanana (1988)

Malagasy Footballer

Claudio Ramiadamanana is a Malagasy footballer who currently plays for SO Romorantin of the Championnat de France amateur.

15. Said Ibrahim Ben Ali (1911)

Chief Minister Of The Comoros 19

Said Ibrahim Ben Ali was the chief minister of The Comoros from 2 April 1970 - 16 July 1972. He was part of the Said Ali family including other Comorian...

16. Yvan Rajoarimanana (1988)

Malagasy Footballer

Yvan Rajoarimanana Avotriniaina is a Malagasy footballer who currently plays CNaPS Sport.

17. Samoëla (1976)

Singer-songwriter

Samoëla Rasolofoniaina better known as Samoëla is a Malagasy vocalist and composer of contemporary folk fusion and roots music that draws upon musical traditions throughout the island of Madagascar. He...

18. Mbolatiana Ramanisa (1982)

Olympic Swimmer

Mbolatiana Ramanisa is a retired Malagasy swimmer who specialized in sprint freestyle events. Ramanisa competed for Madagascar in the women's 50 meter freestyle at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney....

19. Richard Ratsimandrava (1931)

Malagasy Politician

Colonel Richard Ratsimandrava was President of Madagascar for six days in February 1975. His assassination in 1975 led to a civil war.

20. Mamy Ranaivoniarivo (1950)

Malagasy Politician

Vice-Admiral Mamy Ranaivoniarivo was briefly the Defence Minister of Madagascar in early 2009.

21. Victor Ramahatra (1945)

Malagasy Politician

Victor Ramahatra is a former politician in Madagascar. He was born in Antananarivo. During the presidency of Didier Ratsiraka Ramahatra served as Prime Minister of Madagascar from 12 February 1988...

22. Catherine Suire (1959)

Tennis Player

Catherine Suire is a former tennis player from France who competed as a lucky loser for her native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. She won eight doubles...

23. Lila Ratsifandrihamanana (1959)

Malagasy Diplomat

Lila Hanitra Ratsifandrihamanana is a Malagasy politician and diplomat. Ratsifandrihamanana was the Minister of Scientific Research from 1997 to 1998 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1998 to 2002. Ratsifandrihamanana...

24. Roland Ratsiraka (1966)

Malagasy Politician

Iarovana Roland Ratsiraka is a Malagasy politician. Born in Antananarivo Roland is the nephew of former President Didier Ratsiraka. He studied both in Madagascar and in France before founding several...

25. Lalao Ravalomanana (Unknow)

Malagasy Politician

Lalao Rakotonirainy Ravalomanana is a Malagasy businesswoman politician and the former First Lady of Madagascar. She married to the former President of Madagascar Marc Ravalomanana in 1974. In April 2013...

26. Pascal Rakotomavo (1934)

Malagasy Politician

Pascal Joseph Rakotomavo was a Malagasy politician. He was the Prime Minister of Madagascar from 21 February 1997 to 23 July 1998. Born at Antananarivo Rakotomavo was Minister of Finance...

27. Philippe Eidel (1956)

French Record Producer

Philippe Eidel is a French music producer writer and film music composer.

28. Madagascar Slim (1956)

Canadian Musician

Randriamananjara Radofa Besata Jean Longin is a Canadian-Malagasy folk and blues guitarist who records and performs under the stage name Madagascar Slim.

29. Éric Pichet (1960)

Economist

Éric Pichet is a French economist and Business School professor teaching at a post-graduate level. His main areas of expertise include market finance monetary economics fiscal economics corporate governance and...

30. Guy Razanamasy (1928)

Malagasy Prime Minister

Guy Willy Razanamasy was a Malagasy politician who served as Prime Minister of Madagascar from 1991 to 1993. Born in Antananarivo Razanamasy worked as a pharmacist and drug manufacturer before...

31. Lantoniaina Rabenatoandro (1960)

Malagasy Politician

Lantoniaina Rabenatoandro is a Malagasy politician. He is a member of the Senate of Madagascar for Vakinakaratra and is a member of the Tiako I Madagasikara party.

32. Elia Ravelomanantsoa (1960)

Malagasy Politician

Elia Ravelomanantsoa is a Malagasy politician and the director of Synergy-FCB. Born in Antananarivo Ravelomanantsoa set herself up in business at the age of seventeen. She founded the Manja festival...

33. Nirina Zubir (1980)

Indonesian Celebrity

Nirina Zubir is an Indonesian MTV Movie Award winning actress in modern Indonesian cinemaradio DJ and MTV VJ. She frequently appears as a television presenter stars in commercials plays in...

34. Alain Horace (1971)

Footballer

Alain Horace is a former professional association football player. Horace started his career at Mulhouse. After a trial period with Hartlepool he moved to Ayr United in 1996. Horace left...

35. Nathalia Rakotondramanana (1989)

Olympic Weightlifter

Harinelina Nathalia Rakotondramanana is a female weightlifter set to represent Madagascar at the 2012 Summer Olympics. She is one of three sportspeople on the team to qualify for the Olympics...

36. Faneva Imà Andriatsima (1984)

Footballer

va Imà Andriatsima is a Malagasy football striker currently playing for French side US Créteil-Lusitanos.

37. Hélène Maurras (1903)

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38. Zarah Razafimahatratra (1994)

Malagasy Tennis Player

Zarah Razafimahatratra is a Malagasy tennis player. She is as of 2013 Madagascar's top female tennis player. In 2012 she won one ITF singles title and one ITF title in...

39. Nicole Ramalalanirina (1972)

French Athlete

Nicole Ramalalanirina is a French athlete who specializes in the 100 metres hurdles. She changed nationality from her native Madagascar in 1998. Her personal best time in the 100 metres...

40. Jean-Chrysostome Raharison (1979)

Footballer

Jean-Chrysostome Raharison commonly referred to as Bota is a Madagascar international footballer who plays for SS Saint-Louisienne as a goalkeeper.

41. D'Gary (1961)

Malagasy Musician

D'Gary is a Madagascan musician of Bara ethnicity. His primary instrument is the acoustic guitar.

42. Jean-Luc Raharimanana (1967)

Malagasy Writer

Jean-Luc Raharimanana is a Malagasy writer in French. He wrote his first book in his native country but he was unable to publish it because of the political situation. He...