Rulers
- Idris I of Libya: (1890–1983), King of Libya (1951–1969).
- Muammar al-Gaddafi: (1942–2011), Libyan leader (1969–2011).
- Ahmed Karamanli: (1686–1745), Pasha (ruler) of Tripolitania (1711–1745).
- Yusuf Karamanli: (died 1838), Pasha (ruler) of Tripolitania (1795–1832).
- Shoshenq I: Libyan king of Egypt (c. 945 – c. 924 BCE) and founder of the Twenty-second Egyptian dynasty.
- Septimius Severus: (146–211) Roman Emperor (193–211), born in Libya.
- Battaros: legendary Libyan king.
- Zentani Muhammad az-Zentani
- Umar Mihayshi: (died 1984) Libyan army officer.
- Mustafa Abdul Jalil: (born 1952) Anti-Gaddafi resistance leader, Former Minister of Justice, and President of the National Transitional Council (2011-Present)
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