Leaders/politician Famous Names Starting with Letter C

Is a Romanian politician

Is a Romanian politician

Philippines. He graduated his law at the University of the Philippines and a third placer in the Bar

Philippines. He graduated his law at the University of the Philippines and a third placer in the Bar Exam. He uniquely held positions in all branches of the government. In Legislative he served as a Representative of Antique from 1934-1935; in the Executive branch, as Governor of Antique, 1951-1955 and Executive Secretary of the President of the Philippines; and in judiciary, as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1964-1974.

Is the incumbent mayor of San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines. He is also a businessman and banker, and o

Is the incumbent mayor of San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines. He is also a businessman and banker, and once managed the Laguna Lake Development Authority from 2001 to 2003.In 2001, he was seen once again in the second People Power Revolution at EDSA. Upon Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's appointment as President of the Philippines, Catáquiz was tasked to head the Laguna Lake Development Authority.

Is a Dutch politician and a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). He is currently the min

Is a Dutch politician and a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). He is currently the minister at the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management. He announced his leave from politics on March 12, 2010.

Was a French général de division, Minister for War and peer of France during the July Monarchy. He

Was a French général de division, Minister for War and peer of France during the July Monarchy. He was Assistant Chief of the General Staff on the Morea expedition, and served in the 1830s in the French conquest of Algeria, where he led troops in the disastrous Battle of Macta.

Was a French politician born in Lyon of a well-to-do mercantile family. Jordan was educated in Lyon,

Was a French politician born in Lyon of a well-to-do mercantile family. Jordan was educated in Lyon, and from an early age was imbued with royalist principles. He actively supported by voice, pen and musket his native town in its resistance to the Convention; and when Lyon fell, in October 1793, Jordan fled. From Switzerland he passed in six months to England, where he formed acquaintances with other French exiles and with prominent British statesmen, and imbibed a lasting admiration for the English Constitution.

Was President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958, and one of the country's main Christian leaders during m

Was President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958, and one of the country's main Christian leaders during most of the Lebanese Civil War (1975 - 1990).

Was a leading figure in the movement toward Italian unification. He was the founder of the original

Was a leading figure in the movement toward Italian unification. He was the founder of the original Italian Liberal Party and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia, a position he maintained (except for a six-month resignation) throughout the

Is a Colombian chemical engineer, historian, economist and political activist. He began his career a

Is a Colombian chemical engineer, historian, economist and political activist. He began his career as a teacher at different universities in Cali and Bogotá, Colombia, including the National University of Colombia, remaining at the academy for more than 20 years.

Was a Filipino politician, twice for a short time President of the Senate of the Philippines.He atte

Was a Filipino politician, twice for a short time President of the Senate of the Philippines.He attended school in Balaoan, Vigan and San Fernando, and was appointed government student to the United States in 1905. He studied at the University of Chicago in 1906 and 1907. He graduated from the Western Illinois State Teachers College at Macomb, Illinois in 1908, and from the Teachers College of Columbia University in New York City in 1910.

Was a Scottish socialist politician.He worked as a barrister, a teacher of science and mathematics a

Was a Scottish socialist politician.He worked as a barrister, a teacher of science and mathematics and minister of religion. He resigned his charge at the United Free Church in Ardrossan, Ayrshire in 1918 to contest Ayr Burghs in the same year.

Served as the first President of Zimbabwe from 18 April, 1980 until 31 December, 1987. A Methodist m

Served as the first President of Zimbabwe from 18 April, 1980 until 31 December, 1987. A Methodist minister, he held the largely ceremonial office of the presidency while his eventual successor, Robert Mugabe, served as Prime Minister.

Was Georgian party and government official, first secretary of the Communist Party (CP) of Georgia f

Was Georgian party and government official, first secretary of the Communist Party (CP) of Georgia from 1938-1952.Charkviani presided over the rapid industrialization of Georgia. On his initiative in the post-war years several major projects were implemented despite the resistance on the part of various officials in Moscow bureaucracy. Among them were the Rustavi Metal Works and the town of Rustavi. It should be noted that the original plan supported by Stalin was to build the facility within the boundaries of the capital city Tbilisi.

Was a military leader of the Zhili clique in the Beiyang Army.

Was a military leader of the Zhili clique in the Beiyang Army.

He was the second son of the Chinese politician and poet Cao Cao and was the first emperor and the r

He was the second son of the Chinese politician and poet Cao Cao and was the first emperor and the real founder of Cao Wei (also known as "Kingdom of Wei"), one of the Three Kingdoms.

Was a naval officer in the Danish navy and governor of the Danish West Indies from 1820 to 1822.He w

Was a naval officer in the Danish navy and governor of the Danish West Indies from 1820 to 1822.He was promoted to the rank of Counter Admiral as of April 16, 1833. From November 11, 1808 until July 25, 1814 Carl was governor of Bornholm and Christiansø, and was the governor of the Virgin Islands in the Danish West Indies from 1820 to 1822.[1] He died, 66 years old, in Copenhagen on July 12, 1834. He is buried on Holmens cemetery.

Was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio.

Was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as the 51st mayor of Cleveland, Ohio. Elected on November 7, 1967, he was the first African American mayor of a major U.S. city. Fellow Ohioan Robert C. Henry was the first African American mayor of any U.S. city.

Was a Finnish politician, officer and a diplomat. He was the first representative of independent Fin

Was a Finnish politician, officer and a diplomat. He was the first representative of independent Finland in Saint Petersburg. On several occasions he served as the foreign minister and as the Finnish delegate in League of Nations.

Was a Danish Enlightenment scientist and civil servant. He wrote influential papers on a broad array

Was a Danish Enlightenment scientist and civil servant. He wrote influential papers on a broad array of basic and applied sciences.Rafn made contributions to many prize essay contests on all disciplines of science. One of these was a flora of Denmark - Flora of Denmarks and Holstein[2], for which he was runner-up (the first prize went to J. W. Hornemann for his Forsøg til en dansk økonomisk Plantelære). Part of Rafn’s contribution was a text book on plant physiology. This was also published in a separate volume and translated to other languages[3].

Is a Danish politician, representing the Liberalist party Venstre. He is the first Region Mayor of R

Is a Danish politician, representing the Liberalist party Venstre. He is the first Region Mayor of Region Syddanmark, an office he assumed on January 1, 2007. He served as County Mayor of South Jutland County from July 1, 2000, [1] following the unexpected resignation of the former county mayor, Kresten Philipsen. Holst was re-elected in 2001, and served in this capacity until December 31, 2006, when the Danish counties were abolished.

Is a Democratic United States Senator from Michigan and is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on A

Is a Democratic United States Senator from Michigan and is the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services. He has been in the Senate since 1979 and Michigan's senior senator since 1995. He is the longest-serving US Senator ever to represent Michigan. Levin is currently running for a 6th term in the Senate.

Was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972-1992, known in part for

Was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972-1992, known in part for his opposition to abortion.In 1991 Louisiana State Senator Allen Ray Bares (1936-2008)[6] (pronounced BAH REZ) of Lafayette sponsored a bill to outlaw most abortions in Louisiana. The National Organization for Women's national secretary, Kim Gandy, originally from Bossier City, directed a nine-month-long "grassroots organizing and recruiting effort" against the bill.

Is the former spokesman for South African ruling party the African National Congress, former spokesm

Is the former spokesman for South African ruling party the African National Congress, former spokesman for Nelson Mandela, and was a political prisoner after being convicted of treason against the apartheid state. He stepped down as ANC spokesman in February 2009 after admitting to maladministration of his own finances, extensive borrowing from political contacts and possible fraud.

Was a Swedish composer, conductor and pianist.Stenhammar was born in Stockholm, where he received hi

Was a Swedish composer, conductor and pianist.Stenhammar was born in Stockholm, where he received his first musical education. He then went to Berlin to further his studies in music. He became a glowing admirer of German music, particularly that of Richard Wagner and Anton Bruckner. Stenhammar himself described the style of his First Symphony in F major as "idyllic Bruckner".

Is an Italian politician and banker. He was Prime Minister of Italy from 1993 to 1994 and was Presid

Is an Italian politician and banker. He was Prime Minister of Italy from 1993 to 1994 and was President from 1999 to 2006. He is currently a Senator for life in the Italian Senate.