Leaders/politician Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is an American politician from the state of Idaho. As a Republican, he has represented the state of

Is an American politician from the state of Idaho. As a Republican, he has represented the state of Idaho in the United States Senate since 1991. In addition, Craig served in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Idaho's 1st congressional district (1981

Is a Norwegian politician for the Farmer's Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rog

Is a Norwegian politician for the Farmer's Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1945, and was re-elected on three occasions. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the terms 1934–1936 and 1937

Was the second Prime Minister of Greenland from 1991 to 1997.Lars Emil Johansen was chairman of the

Was the second Prime Minister of Greenland from 1991 to 1997.Lars Emil Johansen was chairman of the political party Siumut (Forward) between 1987 and 1997, seated in the Landsting from its creation in 1979. Prior to the creation of the Landsting, he represented Greenland in the Danish Folketing from 1973, a position he regained in 2001 and still holds.

Was a Finnish politician. He was a Vice-chairman of the economic division of the Senate of Finland (

Was a Finnish politician. He was a Vice-chairman of the economic division of the Senate of Finland (1841–1858).

Is the current Prime Minister of Denmark and the leader of the centre-right Liberal party, Venstre.H

Is the current Prime Minister of Denmark and the leader of the centre-right Liberal party, Venstre.He was the Interior and Health Minister from 27 November 2001 as part of Anders Fogh Rasmussen's first and second Cabinets, and Minister of Finance in Anders Fogh Rasmussen's third Cabinet from 23 November 2007. On 5 April 2009 he succeeded Anders Fogh Rasmussen as Prime Minister following Fogh Rasmussen's appointment as Secretary General of NATO.

Was a Norwegian politician for the Farmers' Party.Romundstad was born in Straumsnes and a member of

Was a Norwegian politician for the Farmers' Party.Romundstad was born in Straumsnes and a member of Straumsnes municipality council from 1919 to 1934, serving the terms 1922–1925, 1925–1928 and 1931–1934 as mayor.

Was a Romanian conservative statesman born in Moldavia. He belonged to an ancient Wallachian family,

Was a Romanian conservative statesman born in Moldavia. He belonged to an ancient Wallachian family, one of whose members had been banished in the 17th century by Prince Matei Basarab, and had settled in Moldavia.

Is a Malian political figure and diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 200

Is a Malian political figure and diplomat who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 2004.Traoré was born in Bamako. During the rule of Moussa Traoré, he was Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Republic; subsequently he was head

Was the Chief Justice and the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. He was born in Jessore on 1 March 1936. I

Was the Chief Justice and the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh. He was born in Jessore on 1 March 1936. In 1979 he became the Justice as temporary basis in the High Court Division in Bangladesh. In 1981 he became the permanent Justice in the same court division. On 15 January 1991 he became the Justice of Appleate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He became the Chief Justice on 1 January 2000. He took retirement on 28 February 2001. He was the chief adviser of the 2001 (15 July 2001 to 10 October 2001) caretaker government which oversaw the eighth parliamentary election in Bangladesh.

Was a major Chinese political and community leader in Malaysia.Lau was 17 when he came to Malaya on

Was a major Chinese political and community leader in Malaysia.Lau was 17 when he came to Malaya on board a Chinese junk in search of a better life. Upon arrival, he saw and experienced the hardship of his countrymen. He made a promise to himself that if he ever made it, he would do all he could for their welfare. Being a Hakka, Lau had to work as a labourer, and his first job was as a tin-mine pushcart boy. He was eventually made a supervisor after years of hard work, and ended up managing 20 of his own tin mines.

Was a Chilean political figure, a member of the lower chamber of parliament and sister of former pre

Was a Chilean political figure, a member of the lower chamber of parliament and sister of former president of Chile Salvador Allende.In 1965, she was elected deputy for Santiago and Talagante. In 1969 she was reelected, and again in 1973. During this time she was part of two international delegations: first to Habana in 1971, and then to China, in may of 1973. At that time, she already was showing the first symptoms of the lymphatic cancer that was to haunt her till the end of her life.

Is a Costa Rican politician. She was one of Óscar Arias Sánchez two Vice-Presidents and the Admini

Is a Costa Rican politician. She was one of Óscar Arias Sánchez two Vice-Presidents and the Administration's Minister of Justice[1]. Currently, she is running for President.

Was a Chilean political activist from the Humanist Party. In 1989 she became the world's first Human

Was a Chilean political activist from the Humanist Party. In 1989 she became the world's first Humanist to win a seat in parliament, after claiming victory as part of the Concertación coalition.Rodríguez was co-founder of the Humanist Party in 1984 and was president of the party in 1990. She was elected to the Chilean parliament in 1989 for the La Reina-Peñalolén electoral district.

is a Finnish professor of European history. She is also a Helsinki City Council member, representin

is a Finnish professor of European history. She is also a Helsinki City Council member, representing the Centre Party.

Is a Gabonese politician. She has served in the government since 2006 and is currently the Minister

Is a Gabonese politician. She has served in the government since 2006 and is currently the Minister of Communication, Posts, Telecommunications, and New Information Technologies.

Was a Venezuelan intellectual and sociologist. Vallenilla Lanz held a number of positions under the

Was a Venezuelan intellectual and sociologist. Vallenilla Lanz held a number of positions under the dictatorship of Juan Vicente Gómez and is well-known as an apologist for his regime. In his best-known work, Cesarismo Democrático (1919; English title: De

Is a French magistrate and politician. She is a member of The Greens-Europe Écologie. She became ju

Is a French magistrate and politician. She is a member of The Greens-Europe Écologie. She became judge in Colombes in 1979 before becoming judge in Paris, notably being in charge of the Robert Boulin murder case. Along with Eva Joly, she became the lead magistrate in the Elf affair, the Dumas affair and the Taiwan frigates affairs. Along with Eva Joly, she joined the Europe Écologie movement. She was selected to be The Greens-Europe Écologie's candidate in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur for the 2010 regional elections.[1]

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Essonne department. He is a member of the Unio

Is a member of the Senate of France, representing the Essonne department. He is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement.

Is a Cameroonian politician, currently serving as Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Ess

Is a Cameroonian politician, currently serving as Minister of State and Secretary-General of the Esso was born in Douala.[1] He was named Deputy Secretary-General of the Presidency on May 16, 1988, then Director of the Civil Cabinet of the Presidency on A

Has been the President of Côte d'Ivoire (also known in English as the Ivory Coast) since 2000. Form

Has been the President of Côte d'Ivoire (also known in English as the Ivory Coast) since 2000. Formerly a history teacher, Gbagbo was one of the primary opponents of President Félix Houphouët-Boigny.

A Belgian politician from the Francophone Socialist Party. She is the current Minister of Social Aff

A Belgian politician from the Francophone Socialist Party. She is the current Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health in the Belgian federal government, i.e. the Van Rompuy I Government, which took office on December 30, 2008. [1]She graduated in law

Was a Finnish theologian, clergyman and politician. From 1916 to 1930 he was the professor of practi

Was a Finnish theologian, clergyman and politician. From 1916 to 1930 he was the professor of practical theology in the University of Helsinki. He was also a member of the conservative National Coalition Party, where he acted as the speaker of the parliam

Was the second President of Finland (1925-1931). A prominent member of the Agrarian League, he serve

Was the second President of Finland (1925-1931). A prominent member of the Agrarian League, he served as a member of Parliament, and as Speaker, before his election as President [1].He was christened Lars Kristian, but his name was Finnicized to Lauri dur

Was a Brazilian politician, diplomat, and military engineer. Responsible for the transition of Santa

Was a Brazilian politician, diplomat, and military engineer. Responsible for the transition of Santa Catarina from a province to a state, he is also recognised as one of those who helped achieve the Brazilian diplomatic victory over Bolivia through the Treaty of Petrópolis, which allowed for the purchase of Acre and its incorporation into Brazil.His political career began in 1889, when the first President of Brazil, Deodoro da Fonseca, made him President of Santa Catarina and charged him with organising the province that had been transformed into a state.

Was one of the United States Democratic Party's leading electoral strategists when, for more than tw

Was one of the United States Democratic Party's leading electoral strategists when, for more than two decades, he helped reshape American politics. He served as Postmaster General in the cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson.