Famous Algerians Massinissa: First king of unified Numdia/Capital Cirta (present day Constantine). Born approximately 238 BC and passed away early January 148 BC. Jugurtha: Grandson of Massinissa (160–104 BC). He fought against the Romans for more than seven years between 111–105 BC. Saint Augustine (Aurelius Augustinus), 354-430 AD: Church Father and theologian born in eastern Numidia. Tarik Ibn Ziad: One of the first Berber princes to convert to Islam; conquered Iberia in the 8th century. Ibn Ziri de Buluggin: Prince of the 10th century, founder of the city of Algiers (Al Jazair in Arabic). Ibn Qunfudh Al Qassantini: Astronomer and mathematician of the 14th century. Ibn Khaldoun: Philosopher, sociologist and historian of North Africa, born 27 May 1332 in Tunis and died 19 March 1406 in Cairo. He lived at Frenda (Tiaret, Algeria) where he wrote ‖La mokadima bil elmoubtada ouel khabar fi tarikh el arabi oua el barbare‖, a methodology of philosophy, history and introduction to sociology, a work that places him as the pioneer of modern sociology well before Auguste Comte. Abd-el-Kader: ('Abd al-Kadir bin-Muhyi ad-Din al-Hasani, 1808–1873): Emir of Mascara and head of the resistance against the French invaders from 1830 to 1847. Cheikh Abdelhamid Benbadis (1889–1940): Muslim educator and reformer. Messali Hadj (1898–1974): Responsible for the organisation of several political movements North African Star (ENA), Algerian People‘s Party (PPA), Movement for the triumph of Democratic Liberty (MTLD), which claimed the total independence of Algeria. Ferhat Abbas (1900–1986): Head of the first temporary government and first orator (speaker) at the National Assembly in 1962. Ahmed Ben Bella (1916), Founder of the FNL and first President of independent Algeria. Mohamed Arkoun: Author, philosopher and historian. Lakhdar Brahimi: Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Special Peace Envoy of the United Nations to Lebanon, Afghanistan and Iraq. Ouarda el Djazairia: Singer and classical Arab musician. Cheb Khalid (born Khalid Hadj Brahim): Celebrated Algerian Singer known as the ―King of Raï‖. Cheb Mami (né Mohamed Khelifati): Famous Algerian singer of Raï known as the ―Prince of Raï‖. Sakina Boutamine: Female athlete, former champion distance runner and African champion Lakhdar Hamina: One of the major Algerian film makers. Directed the film ―Les années ds braises‖. Winner of the Palm D‘Or of the Cannes Film Festival. Hassiba Boulmerka: Female athlete, former women‘s 1500 m champion and Olympic champion. Nouria Benida Merrah: Female athlete, former champion distance runner and Olympic champion. Noureddine Morceli: Athlete, former 1500 m champion and Olympic champion. Sources: xvi www.answers.com/topic/list-of-algerians; ww.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Algeria-FAMOUS-ALGERIANS.html, www.english.emory.edu/Bahri/Fanon.html www.africaalmanac.com/Tim_famous_Africans_-_Sept_25.htm.