Leaders/politician Famous Names

Is a Norwegian politician, but out of politics for the moment, as she is County Governor of Østfold

Is a Norwegian politician, but out of politics for the moment, as she is County Governor of Østfold. A former leader of the Centre Party, she is best known for her opposition to the European Union. She was the front person of the "No to EU"-campaign at th

Is a Dutch politician from Amsterdam. She is currently chairman of the Westerpark district. She ran

Is a Dutch politician from Amsterdam. She is currently chairman of the Westerpark district. She ran for the chairmanship of the Dutch Labour Party in 2005 and finished third.In 2001, she was embarrassed by the fact that she had hidden the rape of a 13-year-old mentally retarded girl by 14 boys from the neighbourhood and media, because most of the boys were of Moroccan descent. Later, it became known that even more sex crimes were hidden by her and the district. The affair became known as the "Tessa-case".

Was a member and former chairman of the Dutch Labour Party. He was minister in fourth Drees cabinet

Was a member and former chairman of the Dutch Labour Party. He was minister in fourth Drees cabinet and vice prime minister in the Cals cabinet. Later (1972-1979) he became President of Dutch House of Representatives, in which capacity he put much emphasis on the usage of correct and clear words by the MPs. He later became member of the European Parliament. The Anne Vondeling prize is given annually to journalists who write in a clear manner concerning political subjects.

Was the first female Prime Minister of Finland, in office April 17, 2003 to June 24, 2003 [1].She wo

Was the first female Prime Minister of Finland, in office April 17, 2003 to June 24, 2003 [1].She worked as a lawyer from 1981 until 1987, when she was elected as a member of the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta). Jäätteenmäki was Minister of Justice 1994-19

Is a Dutch politician.

Is a Dutch politician.

Is a New Zealand politician. She was a Cabinet Minister in the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealan

Is a New Zealand politician. She was a Cabinet Minister in the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand.In 1989, she was elevated to Cabinet, becoming Minister of Employment, Minister of Immigration, and Minister of Youth Affairs. She was also given special

A Taiwanese politician, is a former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and member of t

A Taiwanese politician, is a former Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and member of the Democratic Progressive Party. Lu is a prominent feminist activist and became the first female vice president in 2000. She announced her intentions to run for president on March 6, 2007, but withdrew her ambitions to rally behind DPP presidential nominee, Frank Hsieh.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Isère department. She is a member of the Comm

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Isère department. She is a member of the Communist, Republican, and Citizen Group.

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. She is a me

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. She is a member of the Socialist Party.

Is a Dutch politician.

Is a Dutch politician.

Was a popular conductor and entertainer in the "light orchestra" style. Mantovani is probably more a

Was a popular conductor and entertainer in the "light orchestra" style. Mantovani is probably more associated with the light orchestra genre than any other person.

Was a Benedictine monk, a philosopher, and a prelate of the church who held the office of Archbishop

Was a Benedictine monk, a philosopher, and a prelate of the church who held the office of Archbishop of Canterbury from 1093 to 1109. Called the founder of scholasticism, he is famous as the originator of the ontological argument for the existence of God.

Was a Chilean political figure. He served several times as minister, and participated actively in th

Was a Chilean political figure. He served several times as minister, and participated actively in the war of independence in that country.The son of a royalist family, he was an active participant in the Chilean War of Independence, specially during the period of the first Government Juntas, of which he held different ministerial appointments. During the administration of Bernardo O'Higgins he was Minister of Finance twice, first in 1818 and then again in 1818-1820.

Was a Hungarian-born conductor and composer.Doráti was born Antal Deutsch in Budapest, where his fa

Was a Hungarian-born conductor and composer.Doráti was born Antal Deutsch in Budapest, where his father was a violinist with the Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra. He studied at the Franz Liszt Academy with Zoltán Kodály and Leo Weiner for composition and Béla Bartók for piano. He made his conducting debut in 1924 with the Budapest Royal Opera.

Was President of Lithuania (1940). He was also Prime Minister of Lithuania from 1939 to 1940. During

Was President of Lithuania (1940). He was also Prime Minister of Lithuania from 1939 to 1940. During the 1940 Soviet invasion of Lithuania he was captured and deported to Russian SFSR. was President of Lithuania (1940). He was also Prime Minister of Lithu

Was one of the most important Lithuanian political figures between World War I and World War II. He

Was one of the most important Lithuanian political figures between World War I and World War II. He served as the first President of Lithuania from April 4, 1919 to June 19, 1920. He again served as the last President of the country from December 19, 1926

Is a Yugoslav statesman. He was the last prime minister of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugosla

Is a Yugoslav statesman. He was the last prime minister of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.In 1986. he became president of the Presidency of Socialist Republic of Croatia (thus becoming 7th Croatian president) replacing Ema Derosi-Bjelajac. He held that position until 1988. when he was replaced by Ivo Latin.

Was an important Croatian politician in the early 20th century. He was one of the key politicians in

Was an important Croatian politician in the early 20th century. He was one of the key politicians in the creation of a Yugoslav state.In 1918 he became foreign minister in the first government of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. At the Versailles conference after World War I, Trumbic had to represent Yugoslav concerns in the face of Italian territorial ambitions in Dalmatia (temporarily settled in 1920, but raised again with Benito Mussolini).

Was a Dutch statesman who served as Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1689 to his death in 1720.In 16

Was a Dutch statesman who served as Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1689 to his death in 1720.In 1679 he became pensionary for Delft in the States of Holland and in 1687 he became a member of the board of the Delft chamber of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

Is a South African politician and the former leader of the Democratic Alliance, South Africa's main

Is a South African politician and the former leader of the Democratic Alliance, South Africa's main opposition party and former leader of the opposition. He is currently the South African Ambassador to Argentina.In 1974 at the age of 18 he became an organiser for the Progressive Party, one of the two opposition parties represented in parliament at the time. After this, he qualified as an attorney at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he was President of the Law Students' Council and Vice-President of the Students' Representative Council, and became a lecturer in the Law Department in 1986. He has accredited Harry Schwarz and Helen Suzman as his biggest inspirations

The Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia

The Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia

Is a Croatian right-wing politician.A native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Anto Kovacevic entered Croat

Is a Croatian right-wing politician.A native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Anto Kovacevic entered Croatian politics in early 1990s as one of the most prominent members of Croatian Christian Democratic Union (HKDU). He was outspoken critic of Franjo Tudman and his handling of war in Bosnia-Herzegovina. As a member of opposition alliance that included nominally left-wing Social Democratic Party of Croatia he entered Sabor in 1995.

Is a Bosnian Croat right-wing politician and president of the Croatian Party of Right (HSP). He curr

Is a Bosnian Croat right-wing politician and president of the Croatian Party of Right (HSP). He currently serves as a Representative in the Croatian Parliament, a post he was elected to at the 1992, 1995, 2000, 2003 and 2007 elections.

Was a French memoirist. During his campaign, he showed courage and composure, however, he wrote in h

Was a French memoirist. During his campaign, he showed courage and composure, however, he wrote in his memoirs that luck was not on his side. In 1643, wanting to serve under one of his uncles, he applied for a patent of aide he thought he deserved it, it was however refused. He submitted to the will of his father, but he was not treated any better. Deprived of his support, he turned to his uncle, Henri Arnauld, abbot of Saint-Nicolas, and he followed him to Rome where the priest was sent in 1645.

Is a Gabonese politician who served in the government of Gabon from 1982 to 2006 and has been Presid

Is a Gabonese politician who served in the government of Gabon from 1982 to 2006 and has been President of the Economic and Social Council of Gabon since 2006. He is a Vice-President of the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG).