List of Famous people born in Hauts-de-France, France
Jean-Yves Berteloot
Jean-Yves Berteloot is a French actor.
Gradur
Wanani Gradi Mariadi, better known by his stage name Gradur, is a French rapper of Congolese origin from Roubaix, Hauts-de-France. He first gained recognition from a series of freestyles called Sheguey. He started as part of the rap band 59. Enjoying great following online, he formed his own entourage dubbed Sheguey Squad sheguey meaning "child of the street" in Congolese lingo and released his mixtape ShegueyVara in 2014 with the music video "Traction". His greatly expected debut album L'homme au Bob was released on February 23, 2015 with collaborations from Niro, Lacrim, Alonzo, Kayna Samet, Chief Keef and Migos.
Jean-Paul Delevoye
Jean-Paul Delevoye is a French politician.
John Calvin
John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was a principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, aspects of which include the doctrines of predestination and of the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation, in which doctrines Calvin was influenced by and elaborated upon the Augustinian and other Christian traditions. Various Congregational, Reformed and Presbyterian churches, which look to Calvin as the chief expositor of their beliefs, have spread throughout the world.
Roger Auque
Roger Henri Auque was a French journalist, war correspondent, and diplomat, and Israeli spy. He served as France's Ambassador to Eritrea from 2009 to 2012.
Selevasio Tolofua
Selevasio Tolofua is a French rugby union player. His position is in the back row and he currently plays for Toulouse in the Top 14.
Timothée Kolodziejczak
Timothée Christian Kolodziejczak is a French professional footballer who plays for Saint-Étienne, as a defender. He can play as either a centre or left back.
Maxime Godart
Maxime Godart is a French actor.
Nabil Bentaleb
Nabil Bentaleb is a professional footballer as a midfielder who plays for Bundesliga club Schalke 04 and the Algeria national team.
Kamini
Kamini Zantoko is a French rapper. In 2006, his songs and music videos about rural French life became an Internet phenomenon.