List of Uyghurs

This List of Uyghurs includes noted or famous members of the Turkic ethnic group who today live primarily in the north-western People's Republic of China.

Famous Kings and Historical Figures

Republic of China politicians

First East Turkestan Republic

Second East Turkestan Republic

Uyghur political leader of Second Eastern Turkestan Republic (1944-1949), Vice-Chairman of Sinkiang Provincial Government (1946-1947) of Republic of China, Colonel of Ili National Army Ehmetjan Qasimi

People's Republic of China politicians

Political Activists

Writers, Poets

See large list of Uyghur poets here

Scientists

Musicians

Actors

Dancers

Sportspeople

Detainees in Guantanamo

References

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