List of Copts

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This list of Copts includes notable Copts figures who are notable in their areas of expertise. For saints, please refer to List of Coptic saints.

Performing arts

Businessmen

Clergy and theologians

Lawyers and judges

Social activists

Engineers

Scientists

Architects

Historians and coptologists

Journalists and writers

Musicians

Painters and artists

Politicians

Physicians

Athletes

Chefs

Others

See also

References

  1. Gaweesh, Osama (19 August 2022). "The Absence of Independent Media in Egypt Is Behind the Lack of Representation of Coptic Christian Issues". Media Diversity Institute. Retrieved 27 November 2025. During this period, Makram Ebeid, a prominent Egyptian Coptic politician, helped to establish the Wafd party which was one of the most influential political parties of that time.
  2. Abaza, Khairi; Nakhla, Mark. "The Copts and Their Political Implications in Egypt | The Washington Institute". The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Retrieved 27 November 2025.
  3. "Boutros Ghali (1846-1910)". The Coptic Encyclopedia, volume 2. Claremont Graduate University. School of Religion (MacMillan). 1991. Retrieved 27 November 2025. Coptic statesman.
  4. AFP (11 November 2021). "Sudan's Burhan names council to steer transition after coup: State TV". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 27 November 2025. A Sufi, Salma Abdelgaber, Youssef Gad Karim from North Kordofan state, Abdelbaqi al-Zubair representing Khartoum state and Rajaa Nicola, a Copt, were also named as members.
  5. Farid, Sonia (26 February 2018). "How Copt football players face discrimination in Egypt's national game". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 27 November 2025. The name of Christian footballer Hani Ramzi is always mentioned to refute allegations of discrimination. "For years, nobody was aware I was Christian and it never mattered," said Ramzi.