Leaders/politician Famous Names Starting with Letter M

A former Thai military officer and a Thai Senator. A leader of the "Young Turks" clique of military

A former Thai military officer and a Thai Senator. A leader of the "Young Turks" clique of military officers, he took part in the coups of 1976 and 1977, and the unsuccessful coups of 1981 and 1985. He is currently caretaker Speaker of the Senate.Important military factions in the early 1980s included the Young Turks; the fifth class of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy led by Suchinda Kraprayoon; the "Democratic Soldiers", mostly staff officers in counter-insurgency planning; and the military leadership, such as Generals Arthit Kamlangek and Pichit Kullavanij, both with close ties to the palace, and Chaovalit Yongchaiyuth, a loyalist to Prime Minister General Prem Tinsulanonda.[1] The Young Turks were increasingly frustrated by the military leadership, which they claim had "allowed themselves to be subservient to the rotten political system just to live happily with benefits handed to them by (corrupt) politicians."[2]

Is the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Whilst technically appointed by President Mahmoud Ahmadi

Is the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs. Whilst technically appointed by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, he is considered to be closer to more pragamatic conservative factions and during the 2005 presidential election, he was the campaign manager of Ali Larijani, the right-conservative candidate.

Is a former New Zealand politician.In addition to this work, Kopu was also involved in various Maori

Is a former New Zealand politician.In addition to this work, Kopu was also involved in various Maori cultural and educational programs. She quickly joined Mana Motuhake, a political party based around promoting Maori interests and welfare. When Mana Motuh

Is a well-known public figure in the Philippines. He is a philanthropist and a bachelor. Like anothe

Is a well-known public figure in the Philippines. He is a philanthropist and a bachelor. Like another philippine public figure, current (as of 2006) Philippine senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, he is known for his tendency to issue controversial views and statements. He is one of the more openly gay civil servants along with Senator John Osmena and Former Senator Ernesto Maceda.

Was the first president of the independent Republic of the Philippines. He served as president from

Was the first president of the independent Republic of the Philippines. He served as president from the granting of independence in 1946 until his abrupt death in 1948. His term as Philippine president is also the shortest; 1 year 10 months and 18 days.

Was a Portuguese politician.In 1945, with the end of World War II and the beginning of new democrati

Was a Portuguese politician.In 1945, with the end of World War II and the beginning of new democratic movements, he was a Member of the Central Commission of the Movimento de Unidade Democrática (MUD). However, due to the political conditionments of the E

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Cuban lawyer and politician.Dr. de Varona was Senator and Prime Minister of Cuba (1948-1950).

Was a Cuban lawyer and politician.Dr. de Varona was Senator and Prime Minister of Cuba (1948-1950). He was married three times, his last two wives were Emelina Ruisanchez and Olivia Borges Cos and he had three children, Carlos de Varona Segura and Emelina Ivette and Ivonne de Varona Ruisanchez.

Is a Costa Rican politician.

Is a Costa Rican politician.

Is a Venezuelan politician, best known for being the main opposition candidate against Hugo Chávez

Is a Venezuelan politician, best known for being the main opposition candidate against Hugo Chávez in the 2006 presidential election. He has served as a congressman in the Zulia Legislative Assembly (1983-1994), Mayor of Maracaibo (1996–2000) and Governor

Was an Ecuadorian writer and cultural promoter.In 1944, he founded the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatorian

Was an Ecuadorian writer and cultural promoter.In 1944, he founded the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (House of Ecuadorian Culture) and became its first President. He was a tireless crusader for the House, and despite great odds, was able to inaugurate it

Was a Chilean military and political figure.He returned to Chile in 1894, where he became Secretary

Was a Chilean military and political figure.He returned to Chile in 1894, where he became Secretary and later Chief of the Army General Staff. In 1896 he was named Minister of War and Navy by President Federico Errázuriz Echaurren. In the short lapse while he held the post (from September 18th to November 26th), he managed to regularized the army lists, giving legal equality to all who had ever served under the colors.

Was a Chilean political figure and conservative politician. He served several times as minister.He b

Was a Chilean political figure and conservative politician. He served several times as minister.He became the secretary of the "Congreso de Plenipotenciarios" on September 14, 1830; replacing José Miguel Varas Vallejos. As a leader of the Conservative party, he was elected deputy for Casablanca in 1831

Was a Colombian politician, lawyer and journalist. He was assassinated in Bogota on August 9, 1994 w

Was a Colombian politician, lawyer and journalist. He was assassinated in Bogota on August 9, 1994 within the framework of the genocide to Patriotic Union (Colombia).

Was a Colombian Writer and Politician.

Was a Colombian Writer and Politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Peruvian statesman and historian, born in Lima.He was educated at the University of San Marcos

Was a Peruvian statesman and historian, born in Lima.He was educated at the University of San Marcos. When the movement for independence reached Peru, he joined the patriot army as a color sergeant in 1821. As lieutenant he distinguished himself in variou

Was a Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands became engaged in engineering and in the dry

Was a Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands became engaged in engineering and in the drydocking business in 1884; founder, president, and general manager of the Earnshaw Slipways & Engineering Co.; elected as an Independent candidate a Resident Commissioner to the United States and served from March 4, 1913, to March 3, 1917; was not a candidate for renomination in 1916; discontinued his former business pursuits in 1921 and lived in retirement with residence in Cavite; died in Manila, Philippine Islands, February 13, 1936; interment in Manila North Cemetery.

Was a poet, journalist and Venezuelan politician.As a poet he belonged to the so-called Generation o

Was a poet, journalist and Venezuelan politician.As a poet he belonged to the so-called Generation of 1918. As a result of criticisms made to the regime of General Juan Vicente Gomez, he was imprisoned in the castle San Carlos of Zulia and later exiled to

Was a Cuban politician and attorney.Supervielle was the Cuban Treasury Minister during the governmen

Was a Cuban politician and attorney.Supervielle was the Cuban Treasury Minister during the government of Ramon Grau San Martin. He later became the Mayor of Havana in September 1946. He had promised to build an aqueduct for the city, but was unable to fulfill his promise.

Is a Portuguese lawyer and politician.After winning the leadership of the conservative Social Democr

Is a Portuguese lawyer and politician.After winning the leadership of the conservative Social Democratic Center in March 1992, he moved the party somewhat further to the right and changed its name to the People's Party (PP) in 1995. The renamed party won

Was a Chilean statesman and scholar. He was twice elected President of Chile between 1851 and 1861.M

Was a Chilean statesman and scholar. He was twice elected President of Chile between 1851 and 1861.Manuel Montt was the first civilian president and furthered the reforms begun by Diego Portales. With Vicente Perez Rosales, the Minister of Immigration, he encouraged the settlement of German migrants in the south of the country. The city of Puerto Montt, at the centre of the newly settled lands, was named after him.

Was a Chilean military and political figure.García Banqueda was promoted to captain in 1824, and pa

Was a Chilean military and political figure.García Banqueda was promoted to captain in 1824, and participated in the Occupation of the Araucanía during the later stages of the Arauco War, against the Araucanian bands of Mariluán. He was also present at the capture of the Roquecura castle and the battle of Bellavista. In 1828, he campaigned against the Pincheira brothers.

Was a Peruvian politician and anarchist, literary critic and director of the National Library of Per

Was a Peruvian politician and anarchist, literary critic and director of the National Library of Peru. He is well remembered as a social critic who helped develop Peruvian intellectual thought in the early twentieth century, as well as academic style know

Was an Argentine general. He was twice provisional governor of the then independent Province of Buen

Was an Argentine general. He was twice provisional governor of the then independent Province of Buenos Aires. His first term spanning from September 11 to October 31, 1852, and the second term from December 7, 1852 until his death.