SettingsAssassinated heads of government
Abebe Aregai
Ras Abebe Aregai was Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 27 November 1957 until his death.
Ras Abebe Aregai was Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 27 November 1957 until his death.
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, KBE was a Nigerian politician, and the only prime minister of an independent Nigeria.
Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, KBE was a Nigerian politician, and the only prime minister of an independent Nigeria.
Agathe Uwilingiyimana
Agathe Uwilingiyimana (23 May 1953 – 7 April 1994) was a Rwandan political figure.
Agathe Uwilingiyimana (23 May 1953 – 7 April 1994) was a Rwandan political figure.
Ahmad Mahir Pasha
Ahmed Maher Pasha (1888 - February 24, 1945) (أحمد ماهر باشا) was the Prime Minister of Egypt from October 10, 1944 to February 24, 1945.
Ahmed Maher Pasha (1888 - February 24, 1945) (أحمد ماهر باشا) was the Prime Minister of Egypt from October 10, 1944 to February 24, 1945.
Aleksandar Stamboliyski
Aleksandar Stamboliyski was the prime minister of Bulgaria from 1919 until 1923.
Aleksandar Stamboliyski was the prime minister of Bulgaria from 1919 until 1923.
Ali Soilih
Ali Soilih, full name Ali Soilih Mtsashiwa, was a Comorian socialist revolutionary and political figure.
Ali Soilih, full name Ali Soilih Mtsashiwa, was a Comorian socialist revolutionary and political figure.
Anastasio Somoza García
Anastasio Somoza García was officially the President of Nicaragua from 1 January 1937 to 1 May 1947 and from 21 May 1950 to 29 September 1956, but ruled effectively as dictator from 1936 until h...
Anastasio Somoza García was officially the President of Nicaragua from 1 January 1937 to 1 May 1947 and from 21 May 1950 to 29 September 1956, but ruled effectively as dictator from 1936 until h...
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo was a Spanish politician and historian known principally for his role in supporting the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy to the Spanish throne and for his death a...
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo was a Spanish politician and historian known principally for his role in supporting the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy to the Spanish throne and for his death a...
Armand Călinescu
Armand Călinescu (4 June 1893 – 21 September 1939) was a Romanian economist and politician, who served as Prime Minister between March 1939 and the time of his death.
Armand Călinescu (4 June 1893 – 21 September 1939) was a Romanian economist and politician, who served as Prime Minister between March 1939 and the time of his death.
Barbu Catargiu
Barbu Catargiu (26 October 1807–) was a conservative Romanian journalist and politician.
Barbu Catargiu (26 October 1807–) was a conservative Romanian journalist and politician.
Beant Singh (chief minister)
Beant Singh (February 19, 1922 - August 31, 1995, Chandigarh) was an Indian Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 to 1995.
Beant Singh (February 19, 1922 - August 31, 1995, Chandigarh) was an Indian Chief Minister of Punjab from 1992 to 1995.
Bernardo Berro
Bernardo Prudencio Berro (April 28, 1803 – February 19, 1868) was the President of Uruguay from 1860 to 1864.
Bernardo Prudencio Berro (April 28, 1803 – February 19, 1868) was the President of Uruguay from 1860 to 1864.
Boutros Ghali
Boutros Ghali (بطرس غالي) (1846 –Beni Suef, Egypt- February 20, 1910) was the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1908 to 1910.
Boutros Ghali (بطرس غالي) (1846 –Beni Suef, Egypt- February 20, 1910) was the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1908 to 1910.
Carlos Castillo Armas
Carlos Castillo Armas was a Guatemalan Colonel who came to power in a CIA-orchestrated coup in 1954.
Carlos Castillo Armas was a Guatemalan Colonel who came to power in a CIA-orchestrated coup in 1954.
Carlos Delgado Chalbaud
Carlos Román Delgado Chalbaud Gómez (January 20, 1909 – November 13, 1950) was a Venezuelan career military officer, and as leader of a military junta was President of Venezuela from 1948 to 1950.
Carlos Román Delgado Chalbaud Gómez (January 20, 1909 – November 13, 1950) was a Venezuelan career military officer, and as leader of a military junta was President of Venezuela from 1948 to 1950.
Dimitar Petkov
Dimitar Nikolov Petkov (Димитър Петков) (1858, Tulcea – March 11, 1907, Sofia) was a leading member of the Bulgarian People's Liberal Party and the country's Prime Minister from November 5...
Dimitar Nikolov Petkov (Димитър Петков) (1858, Tulcea – March 11, 1907, Sofia) was a leading member of the Bulgarian People's Liberal Party and the country's Prime Minister from November 5...
Engelbert Dollfuss
Engelbert Dollfuss (in German: Engelbert Dollfuß; October 4, 1892 – July 25, 1934) was an Austrian Christian Social and Patriotic Front statesman.
Engelbert Dollfuss (in German: Engelbert Dollfuß; October 4, 1892 – July 25, 1934) was an Austrian Christian Social and Patriotic Front statesman.
Francisco Mendes
Francisco Mendes, nom de guerre Chico Té (February 7, 1939 – July 7, 1978) was a Guinea-Bissau politician.
Francisco Mendes, nom de guerre Chico Té (February 7, 1939 – July 7, 1978) was a Guinea-Bissau politician.
François Tombalbaye
François Tombalbaye, also called Ngarta Tombalbaye (June 15, 1918 – April 13, 1975), was a teacher and a trade union activist who served as the first president of Chad.
François Tombalbaye, also called Ngarta Tombalbaye (June 15, 1918 – April 13, 1975), was a teacher and a trade union activist who served as the first president of Chad.
Gabriel García Moreno
Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón (December 24, 1821 – August 6, 1875) was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador (1859-1865 and 1...
Gabriel Gregorio Fernando José María García y Moreno y Morán de Buitrón (December 24, 1821 – August 6, 1875) was an Ecuadorian statesman who twice served as President of Ecuador (1859-1865 and 1...
Haj Ali Razmara
Sepahbod Haj Ali Razmara (Persian: حاجیعلی رزمآرا Ḥājī`alī Razmāra) (1901 – March 7, 1951) was a military leader and Prime Minister of Iran.
Sepahbod Haj Ali Razmara (Persian: حاجیعلی رزمآرا Ḥājī`alī Razmāra) (1901 – March 7, 1951) was a military leader and Prime Minister of Iran.
Hara Takashi
was a Japanese politician and the 19th Prime Minister of Japan from 29 September 1918 to 4 November 1921. He was also called Hara Kei (or Hara Satoshi) informally.
was a Japanese politician and the 19th Prime Minister of Japan from 29 September 1918 to 4 November 1921. He was also called Hara Kei (or Hara Satoshi) informally.
Haruo Remeliik
Haruo Ignacio Remeliik (1 June 1933 – 30 June 1985) was a politician from Palau.
Haruo Ignacio Remeliik (1 June 1933 – 30 June 1985) was a politician from Palau.
Hassan-Ali Mansur
Hasan-ali Mansur (April 13, 1923 – January 27, 1965) was a Prime Minister of Iran from 1963-1965.
Hasan-ali Mansur (April 13, 1923 – January 27, 1965) was a Prime Minister of Iran from 1963-1965.
Hazza' al-Majali
Hazza' Barakat al-Majali (1916-1960) (Arabic: هزاع بركات المجالي) was two time Prime Minister of Jordan.
Hazza' Barakat al-Majali (1916-1960) (Arabic: هزاع بركات المجالي) was two time Prime Minister of Jordan.
Hendrik Verwoerd
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (8 September 1901 – 6 September 1966), commonly identified as H.F. Verwoerd, was Prime Minister of South Africa from 1958 until his assassination in 1966.
Hendrik Frensch Verwoerd (8 September 1901 – 6 September 1966), commonly identified as H.F. Verwoerd, was Prime Minister of South Africa from 1958 until his assassination in 1966.
Ibrahim Hashem
Ibrahim Hashem (إبراهيم هاشم, 1878 - 14 June 1958) was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan.
Ibrahim Hashem (إبراهيم هاشم, 1878 - 14 June 1958) was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan.
Indira Gandhi
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term.
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian politician who served as the third Prime Minister of India for three consecutive terms and a fourth term.
Inukai Tsuyoshi
Inukai Tsuyoshi was a Japanese politician and the 29th Prime Minister of Japan from 13 December 1931 to 15 May 1932.
Inukai Tsuyoshi was a Japanese politician and the 29th Prime Minister of Japan from 13 December 1931 to 15 May 1932.
Ion G. Duca
Ion Gheorghe Duca was prime minister of Romania from November 14 to December 30, 1933, when he was assassinated for his efforts to suppress the fascist Iron Guard movement.
Ion Gheorghe Duca was prime minister of Romania from November 14 to December 30, 1933, when he was assassinated for his efforts to suppress the fascist Iron Guard movement.
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, a member of the House of Stewart as the illegitimate son of King James V, was Regent of Scotland for his nephew, the infant King James VI of Scotland, from 1567...
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, a member of the House of Stewart as the illegitimate son of King James V, was Regent of Scotland for his nephew, the infant King James VI of Scotland, from 1567...
Jigme Palden Dorji
Jigme Palden Dorji (1919-6 April 1964) was a Bhutanese politician and member of the Dorji family.
Jigme Palden Dorji (1919-6 April 1964) was a Bhutanese politician and member of the Dorji family.
José Antonio Remón Cantera
Colonel José Antonio Remón Cantera (April 11, 1908 – January 2, 1955), was president of Panama from 1 October 1952 until his murder by machine-gun fire at a Panama City racetrack - on 2 January 1955.
Colonel José Antonio Remón Cantera (April 11, 1908 – January 2, 1955), was president of Panama from 1 October 1952 until his murder by machine-gun fire at a Panama City racetrack - on 2 January 1955.
José Canalejas
José Canalejas y Méndez (31 July 1854 – 12 November 1912) was a Spanish politician, born in Ferrol.
José Canalejas y Méndez (31 July 1854 – 12 November 1912) was a Spanish politician, born in Ferrol.
José María Reina Barrios
José María Reina Barrios (December 24, 1854, San Marcos – February 8, 1898) was President of Guatemala from 15 March 1892 through 8 February 1898.
José María Reina Barrios (December 24, 1854, San Marcos – February 8, 1898) was President of Guatemala from 15 March 1892 through 8 February 1898.
José Santos Guardiola
General José Santos Guardiola Bustillo (1 November 1816 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
General José Santos Guardiola Bustillo (1 November 1816 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
Liaquat Ali Khan
Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, often simply referred as Liaquat, was one of the leading Founding Fathersend of watch
Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan, often simply referred as Liaquat, was one of the leading Founding Fathersend of watch
Louis Rwagasore
Prince Louis Rwagasore (10 January 1932 — 13 October 1961) is Burundi's national and independence hero.
Prince Louis Rwagasore (10 January 1932 — 13 October 1961) is Burundi's national and independence hero.
Luis Carrero Blanco
Don Luis Carrero-Blanco, 1st Duke of Carrero-Blanco Grandee of Spain (4 March 1904, Santoña, Cantabria – 20 December 1973, Madrid) was a Spanish admiral and long-time ally of dictator Fran...
Don Luis Carrero-Blanco, 1st Duke of Carrero-Blanco Grandee of Spain (4 March 1904, Santoña, Cantabria – 20 December 1973, Madrid) was a Spanish admiral and long-time ally of dictator Fran...
Luis Carrero-Blanco, 1st Duke of Carrero-Blanco
Don Luis Carrero-Blanco, 1st Duke of Carrero-Blanco Grandee of Spain was a Spanish admiral and long-time ally of dictator Francisco Franco.
Don Luis Carrero-Blanco, 1st Duke of Carrero-Blanco Grandee of Spain was a Spanish admiral and long-time ally of dictator Francisco Franco.
Mahmoud an-Nukrashi Pasha
Mahmoud Fahmi an-Nukrashi Pasha was an Egyptian political figure.
Mahmoud Fahmi an-Nukrashi Pasha was an Egyptian political figure.
Mohammad-Javad Bahonar
Hojatoleslam Mohammad Javad Bahonar (5 September 1933 – 30 August 1981) was an Iranian scholar, Shiite theologian and politician who served as the Prime minister of Iran from 15 to 30 Augu...
Hojatoleslam Mohammad Javad Bahonar (5 September 1933 – 30 August 1981) was an Iranian scholar, Shiite theologian and politician who served as the Prime minister of Iran from 15 to 30 Augu...
Muammar Gaddafi
Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi, commonly known as Muammar Gaddafi or Colonel Gaddafi, was the official ruler of the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977 and then the "Brot...
Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi, commonly known as Muammar Gaddafi or Colonel Gaddafi, was the official ruler of the Libyan Arab Republic from 1969 to 1977 and then the "Brot...
Murtala Mohammed
General Murtala Ramat Mohammed (November 8, 1938–February 13, 1976) was a military ruler (Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria from 1975 until his assassination in 1976.
General Murtala Ramat Mohammed (November 8, 1938–February 13, 1976) was a military ruler (Head of the Federal Military Government) of Nigeria from 1975 until his assassination in 1976.
Pedro Blanco Soto
Pedro Blanco Soto was President of Bolivia for just a week cut short by his assassination in a convent called La Recoletta in Sucre on New Years Day 1829.
Pedro Blanco Soto was President of Bolivia for just a week cut short by his assassination in a convent called La Recoletta in Sucre on New Years Day 1829.
Prince Louis Rwagasore
Prince Louis Rwagasore is Burundi's national and independence hero.
Prince Louis Rwagasore is Burundi's national and independence hero.
Ranasinghe Premadasa
Ranasinghe Premadasa was the 3rd President of Sri Lanka from January 2, 1989 to May 1, 1993.
Ranasinghe Premadasa was the 3rd President of Sri Lanka from January 2, 1989 to May 1, 1993.
Renaudip Singh Bahadur
Maharaja Sir Renaudip Singh Bahadur also spelt Ranodip or Ranadip, KCSI, Kaiser-i-Hind, was the second Prime Minister of Nepal from the Rana dynasty.
Maharaja Sir Renaudip Singh Bahadur also spelt Ranodip or Ranadip, KCSI, Kaiser-i-Hind, was the second Prime Minister of Nepal from the Rana dynasty.
S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike
Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike (Sinhala:සොලමන් වෙස්ට් රිජ්වේ ඩයස් බන්ඩාරනායක)(Tamil:சாலமன் வெஸ்ட் ரிச்சர்ட் டயஸ் பண்டாரநாயக்கா)(frequently referred to as S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike; Ja...
Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike (Sinhala:සොලමන් වෙස්ට් රිජ්වේ ඩයස් බන්ඩාරනායක)(Tamil:சாலமன் வெஸ்ட் ரிச்சர்ட் டயஸ் பண்டாரநாயக்கா)(frequently referred to as S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike; Ja...
Samuel Doe
Samuel Kanyon Doe (May 6, 1951 – September 9, 1990) was the 21st President of Liberia, holding office from 1986 until his assassination in 1990.
Samuel Kanyon Doe (May 6, 1951 – September 9, 1990) was the 21st President of Liberia, holding office from 1986 until his assassination in 1990.
Sidónio Pais
Sidónio Bernardino Cardoso da Silva Pais was a Portuguese politician and diplomat, the fourth President in 1918.
Sidónio Bernardino Cardoso da Silva Pais was a Portuguese politician and diplomat, the fourth President in 1918.
Spencer Perceval
Spencer Perceval, KC was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 4 October 1809 until his death on 11 May 1812.
Spencer Perceval, KC was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 4 October 1809 until his death on 11 May 1812.
Sultan Ibraimov
Sultan Ibraimovich Ibraimov (Султан Ибраимович Ибраимов) (September 20, 1927 – December 4, 1980) was a prominent administrator and politician in the Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic.
Sultan Ibraimovich Ibraimov (Султан Ибраимович Ибраимов) (September 20, 1927 – December 4, 1980) was a prominent administrator and politician in the Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic.
Sylvanus Olympio
Sylvanus Epiphanio Olympio (6 September 1902 – 13 January 1963) was a Togolese political figure who served as Prime Minister, and then President, of Togo from 1958 until his assassination i...
Sylvanus Epiphanio Olympio (6 September 1902 – 13 January 1963) was a Togolese political figure who served as Prime Minister, and then President, of Togo from 1958 until his assassination i...
Thomas Sankara
Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, Pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987.
Thomas Isidore Noël Sankara was a Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, Pan-Africanist theorist, and President of Burkina Faso from 1983 to 1987.
Ulises Heureaux
Ulises Heureaux Lebert was president of the Dominican Republic from 1 September 1882 to 1 September 1883, from 6 January to 27 February 1887 and again from 30 April 1889 until his assassination,...
Ulises Heureaux Lebert was president of the Dominican Republic from 1 September 1882 to 1 September 1883, from 6 January to 27 February 1887 and again from 30 April 1889 until his assassination,...
Vazgen Sargsyan
Vazgen Sargsyan was Prime Minister of Armenia for the Republican Party of Armenia from June 11, 1999 to October 27, 1999 until his assassination in what is known as the Armenian parliament shooting.
Vazgen Sargsyan was Prime Minister of Armenia for the Republican Party of Armenia from June 11, 1999 to October 27, 1999 until his assassination in what is known as the Armenian parliament shooting.
Venustiano Carranza
Venustiano Carranza de la Garza was one of the leaders of the Mexican Revolution.
Venustiano Carranza de la Garza was one of the leaders of the Mexican Revolution.
Wasfi al-Tal
Wasfi al-Tal was Prime Minister of Jordan for three separate terms.
Wasfi al-Tal was Prime Minister of Jordan for three separate terms.
Wu Yuanheng
Wu Yuanheng (武元衡) (758 – July 13, 815), courtesy name Bocang (伯蒼), formally Duke Zhongmin of Linhuai (臨淮忠湣公), was an official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, serving as a chance...
Wu Yuanheng (武元衡) (758 – July 13, 815), courtesy name Bocang (伯蒼), formally Duke Zhongmin of Linhuai (臨淮忠湣公), was an official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty, serving as a chance...
Yangmasho Shaiza
Yangmasho Shaiza is a former Chief Minister of northeastern Indian state of Manipur.
Yangmasho Shaiza is a former Chief Minister of northeastern Indian state of Manipur.