SettingsWorld War II political leaders
Abdullah I of Jordan
Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, King of Jordan ‘Abd Allāh ibn al-Husayn
February 1882 – 20 July 1951 (Arabic) عبد الله الأول بن الحسين born in Mecca, Second Saudi State, (in modern-day Saudi Ara...
Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, King of Jordan ‘Abd Allāh ibn al-Husayn
February 1882 – 20 July 1951 (Arabic) عبد الله الأول بن الحسين born in Mecca, Second Saudi State, (in modern-day Saudi Ara...
Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party.
Adolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party.
Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, KCSI, KCIE (1885 - 29 January 1950) (أحمد الجابر الصباح) was sheikh of Kuwait from 29 March 1921 until 29 January 1950, and the 10th ruler of the Al-Sabah dynasty of Kuwait.
Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, KCSI, KCIE (1885 - 29 January 1950) (أحمد الجابر الصباح) was sheikh of Kuwait from 29 March 1921 until 29 January 1950, and the 10th ruler of the Al-Sabah dynasty of Kuwait.
Ahmad Tajuddin
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien ibni Almarhum Sir Sultan Mohammad Jamalul Alam II (commonly referred to as Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin), KCMG, KBE (June 4, 1913...
Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Akhazul Khairi Waddien ibni Almarhum Sir Sultan Mohammad Jamalul Alam II (commonly referred to as Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin), KCMG, KBE (June 4, 1913...
Aklilu Habte-Wold
Tsehafi Taezaz ("Minister of the Pen") Aklilu Habte-Wold (1912 - 23 November 1974) was an Ethiopian politician under Emperor Haile Selassie.
Tsehafi Taezaz ("Minister of the Pen") Aklilu Habte-Wold (1912 - 23 November 1974) was an Ethiopian politician under Emperor Haile Selassie.
Albert François Lebrun
Albert François Lebrun was a French politician, President of France from 1932 to 1940.
Albert François Lebrun was a French politician, President of France from 1932 to 1940.
Alexander Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone
Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone, was a close relative of the shared British and Canadian royal family, as well as a British milita...
Major-General Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone, was a close relative of the shared British and Canadian royal family, as well as a British milita...
Alexander Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie
Brigadier General Alexander Gore Arkwright Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie VC, GCMG, CB, DSO & Bar, PC (; 6 July 1872 – 2 May 1955) was a British soldier and colonial governor and the tenth Gov...
Brigadier General Alexander Gore Arkwright Hore-Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie VC, GCMG, CB, DSO & Bar, PC (; 6 July 1872 – 2 May 1955) was a British soldier and colonial governor and the tenth Gov...
Alexandros Svolos
Alexandros Svolos (Αλέξανδρος Σβώλος; 1892, Krousovo, Ottoman Empire - 22 February 1956, Athens, Greece) was a prominent Greek legal expert, who also served as president of the Political Committ...
Alexandros Svolos (Αλέξανδρος Σβώλος; 1892, Krousovo, Ottoman Empire - 22 February 1956, Athens, Greece) was a prominent Greek legal expert, who also served as president of the Political Committ...
Alexei Kosygin
Alexei Nikolayevich Kosygin (Алексе́й Никола́евич Косы́гин, Aleksej Nikolajevič Kosygin; ( – 18 December 1980) was a Soviet-Russian statesman during the Cold War.
Alexei Nikolayevich Kosygin (Алексе́й Никола́евич Косы́гин, Aleksej Nikolajevič Kosygin; ( – 18 December 1980) was a Soviet-Russian statesman during the Cold War.
Alfonso López Pumarejo
Alfonso López Pumarejo (1886 - 1959) was a two-time Colombian president and political figure, as a member of the Colombian Liberal Party.
Alfonso López Pumarejo (1886 - 1959) was a two-time Colombian president and political figure, as a member of the Colombian Liberal Party.
Alfred Naqqache
Alfred Georges Naccache (or Naqqache) (1887-1978) was a Lebanese statesman, prime minister and head of state during the French Mandate of Lebanon.
Alfred Georges Naccache (or Naqqache) (1887-1978) was a Lebanese statesman, prime minister and head of state during the French Mandate of Lebanon.
Allama Mashriqi
Allama Mashriqi, also known as Inayatullah Khan was a South Asian mathematician, logician, political theorist, Islamic scholar and the founder of the Khaksar movement.
Allama Mashriqi, also known as Inayatullah Khan was a South Asian mathematician, logician, political theorist, Islamic scholar and the founder of the Khaksar movement.
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...
Anthony Eden
Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC (12 June 1897 – 14 January 1977) was a British Conservative politician, who was Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957.
Robert Anthony Eden, 1st Earl of Avon, KG, MC, PC (12 June 1897 – 14 January 1977) was a British Conservative politician, who was Prime Minister from 1955 to 1957.
Anton Mussert
Anton Adriaan Mussert (May 11, 1894, Werkendam, North Brabant – May 7, 1946) was one of the founders of the National Socialist Movement (NSB) in the Netherlands and its de jure leader.
Anton Adriaan Mussert (May 11, 1894, Werkendam, North Brabant – May 7, 1946) was one of the founders of the National Socialist Movement (NSB) in the Netherlands and its de jure leader.
António de Oliveira Salazar
António de Oliveira Salazar, GColIH, GCTE, GCSE was a Portuguese professor and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968.
António de Oliveira Salazar, GColIH, GCTE, GCSE was a Portuguese professor and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968.
Archbishop Damaskinos of Athens
Archbishop Damaskinos Papandreou was the archbishop of Athens and All Greece from 1941 until his death.
Archbishop Damaskinos Papandreou was the archbishop of Athens and All Greece from 1941 until his death.
Archibald Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell
Field Marshal Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell GCB, GCSI, GCIE, CMG, MC, PC was a British field marshal and the commander of British Army forces in the Middle East during the Second ...
Field Marshal Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell GCB, GCSI, GCIE, CMG, MC, PC was a British field marshal and the commander of British Army forces in the Middle East during the Second ...
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.
Arthur Fadden
Sir Arthur William Fadden, GCMG was an Australian politician and, briefly, the 13th Prime Minister of Australia.
Sir Arthur William Fadden, GCMG was an Australian politician and, briefly, the 13th Prime Minister of Australia.
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Arthur Seyss-Inquart was a Chancellor of Austria, lawyer and later Nazi official in pre-Anschluss Austria, the Third Reich and for wartime Germany in Poland and the Netherlands.
Arthur Seyss-Inquart was a Chancellor of Austria, lawyer and later Nazi official in pre-Anschluss Austria, the Third Reich and for wartime Germany in Poland and the Netherlands.
Ba Maw
Dr. Ba Maw was a Burmese political leader, active during the interwar and World War II period.
Dr. Ba Maw was a Burmese political leader, active during the interwar and World War II period.
Bao Dai
Bảo Đại (lit. "keeper of greatness", 22 October 1913 – 30 July 1997), born Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thụy (阮福永瑞), was the 13th and last emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty, which is the last dynasty of V...
Bảo Đại (lit. "keeper of greatness", 22 October 1913 – 30 July 1997), born Nguyễn Phúc Vĩnh Thụy (阮福永瑞), was the 13th and last emperor of the Nguyễn dynasty, which is the last dynasty of V...
Bechara El Khoury
Bechara El Khoury was the first post-independence President of Lebanon, holding office from 21 September 1943 to 18 September 1952, apart from an 11-day interruption in 1943.
Bechara El Khoury was the first post-independence President of Lebanon, holding office from 21 September 1943 to 18 September 1952, apart from an 11-day interruption in 1943.
Ben Chifley
Joseph Benedict Chifley, Australian politician, was the 16th Prime Minister of Australia.
Joseph Benedict Chifley, Australian politician, was the 16th Prime Minister of Australia.
Benito Mussolini
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figu...
Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an Italian politician who led the National Fascist Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943, and is credited with being one of the key figu...
Bogdan Filov
Bogdan Dimitrov Filov (Богдан Димитров Филов) (10 April 1883 – 2 February 1945) was a Bulgarian archaeologist, art historian and politician.
Bogdan Dimitrov Filov (Богдан Димитров Филов) (10 April 1883 – 2 February 1945) was a Bulgarian archaeologist, art historian and politician.
Bohumil Laušman
Bohumil Laušman (born Aug. 30, 1903 in Žumberk (near Chrudim), murdered May 9, 1963 in Prague) was a Czech Social Democratic politician.
Bohumil Laušman (born Aug. 30, 1903 in Žumberk (near Chrudim), murdered May 9, 1963 in Prague) was a Czech Social Democratic politician.
Boris III of Bulgaria
Boris III the Unifier, Tsar of Bulgaria (30 January 1894 – 28 August 1943), originally Boris Klemens Robert Maria Pius Ludwig Stanislaus Xaver (Boris Clement Robert Mary Pius Louis Stanisl...
Boris III the Unifier, Tsar of Bulgaria (30 January 1894 – 28 August 1943), originally Boris Klemens Robert Maria Pius Ludwig Stanislaus Xaver (Boris Clement Robert Mary Pius Louis Stanisl...
Béla Miklós
Knight Béla Miklós de Dálnok (11 June 1890 in Budapest – 21 November 1948 in Budapest) was a Hungarian military officer and politician who served as acting Prime Minister of Hungary, at fi...
Knight Béla Miklós de Dálnok (11 June 1890 in Budapest – 21 November 1948 in Budapest) was a Hungarian military officer and politician who served as acting Prime Minister of Hungary, at fi...
Bảo Đại
Bảo Đại (Hán tự: 保大, lit.
Bảo Đại (Hán tự: 保大, lit.
Carlo Scorza
Carlo Scorza was a prominent member of the National Fascist Party of Italy during World War Two.
Carlo Scorza was a prominent member of the National Fascist Party of Italy during World War Two.
Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río
Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río (1893–1969) was President of Ecuador from 1940-1944.
Carlos Alberto Arroyo del Río (1893–1969) was President of Ecuador from 1940-1944.
Charles de Gaulle
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. He later founded the French Fifth Republic in 1958 and served as its f...
Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle was a French general and statesman who led the Free French Forces during World War II. He later founded the French Fifth Republic in 1958 and served as its f...
Christian Günther
Christian Ernst Günther (1886, Stockholm – 1966) was Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs in the National Unity Government that was formed as a consequence of the Soviet attack on Finland ...
Christian Ernst Günther (1886, Stockholm – 1966) was Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs in the National Unity Government that was formed as a consequence of the Soviet attack on Finland ...
Christian X of Denmark
Christian X (Christian Carl Frederik Albert Alexander Vilhelm) (26 September 1870 – 20 April 1947) was King of Denmark from 1912 to 1947 and the only King of Iceland, between 1918 and 1944.
Christian X (Christian Carl Frederik Albert Alexander Vilhelm) (26 September 1870 – 20 April 1947) was King of Denmark from 1912 to 1947 and the only King of Iceland, between 1918 and 1944.
Clarence Lorenzo Simpson
Clarence Lorenzo Simpson (1896–1969) was a politician in Liberia.
Clarence Lorenzo Simpson (1896–1969) was a politician in Liberia.
Constantin Argetoianu
Constantin Argetoianu (1871–February 6, 1952) was a Romanian politician, one of the best-known personalities of interwar Greater Romania, who served as the Prime Minister between September 28 an...
Constantin Argetoianu (1871–February 6, 1952) was a Romanian politician, one of the best-known personalities of interwar Greater Romania, who served as the Prime Minister between September 28 an...
Constantin Sănătescu
Constantin Sănătescu (January 14, 1885, Craiova—November 8, 1947, Bucharest) was a Romanian statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of Romania after the August 23, 1944 coup, thro...
Constantin Sănătescu (January 14, 1885, Craiova—November 8, 1947, Bucharest) was a Romanian statesman who served as the first Prime Minister of Romania after the August 23, 1944 coup, thro...
Constantin Vişoianu
Constantin Vişoianu (b. February 4, 1897 in Urlaţi, Prahova County, Romania - d. January 4, 1994 in Washington, D.C., United States) was a Romanian jurist, diplomat and politician.
Constantin Vişoianu (b. February 4, 1897 in Urlaţi, Prahova County, Romania - d. January 4, 1994 in Washington, D.C., United States) was a Romanian jurist, diplomat and politician.
Constantin Vișoianu
Constantin Vişoianu (b. February 4, 1897 in Urlaţi, Prahova County, Romania - d. January 4, 1994 in Washington, D.C., United States) was a Romanian jurist, diplomat and politician.
Constantin Vişoianu (b. February 4, 1897 in Urlaţi, Prahova County, Romania - d. January 4, 1994 in Washington, D.C., United States) was a Romanian jurist, diplomat and politician.
Cyril Newall, 1st Baron Newall
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Cyril Louis Norton Newall, 1st Baron Newall GCB OM GCMG CBE AM (15 February 1886 – 30 November 1963), was a British soldier and airman, who headed the Royal Air Fo...
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Cyril Louis Norton Newall, 1st Baron Newall GCB OM GCMG CBE AM (15 February 1886 – 30 November 1963), was a British soldier and airman, who headed the Royal Air Fo...
Demchugdongrub
Prince Demchugdongrub, commonly known as Prince De or De Wang, was the leader of a Mongol independence movement in Inner Mongolia.
Prince Demchugdongrub, commonly known as Prince De or De Wang, was the leader of a Mongol independence movement in Inner Mongolia.
Dirk Jan de Geer
Jonkheer Dirk Jan de Geer was a Dutch nobleman, lawyer, conservative statesman and prime minister of the Netherlands.
Jonkheer Dirk Jan de Geer was a Dutch nobleman, lawyer, conservative statesman and prime minister of the Netherlands.
Dobri Bozhilov
Dobri Bozhilov (Добри Божилов) (June 13, 1884 - February 1, 1945) was Prime Minister of Bulgaria during World War II.
Dobri Bozhilov (Добри Божилов) (June 13, 1884 - February 1, 1945) was Prime Minister of Bulgaria during World War II.
Domenico Tardini
Domenico Tardini (29 February 1888 – 30 July 1961) was a long time aide to Pope Pius XII in the Secretariat of State.
Domenico Tardini (29 February 1888 – 30 July 1961) was a long time aide to Pope Pius XII in the Secretariat of State.
Douglas Hyde
Douglas Hyde, known as An Craoibhín Aoibhinn, was an Irish scholar of the Irish language who served as the first President of Ireland from 1938 to 1945.
Douglas Hyde, known as An Craoibhín Aoibhinn, was an Irish scholar of the Irish language who served as the first President of Ireland from 1938 to 1945.
Draža Mihailović
Dragoljub "Draža" Mihailović was a Yugoslav Serbian general during World War II. A staunch royalist, he retreated to the mountains near Belgrade when the Germans overran Yugoslavia in April 1941...
Dragoljub "Draža" Mihailović was a Yugoslav Serbian general during World War II. A staunch royalist, he retreated to the mountains near Belgrade when the Germans overran Yugoslavia in April 1941...
Döme Sztójay
Döme Sztójay born Demeter Sztojakovich was a Hungarian soldier and diplomat of Serb origin, who served as Prime Minister of Hungary during World War II.
Döme Sztójay born Demeter Sztojakovich was a Hungarian soldier and diplomat of Serb origin, who served as Prime Minister of Hungary during World War II.
Edelmiro Julián Farrell
Edelmiro Julián Farrell Plaul (February 12, 1887 – October 21, 1980) was an Argentine general of Irish descent.
Edelmiro Julián Farrell Plaul (February 12, 1887 – October 21, 1980) was an Argentine general of Irish descent.
Eduard von Steiger
Eduard von Steiger (July 2, 1881, Langnau im Emmental - February 10, 1962) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1940–1951).
Eduard von Steiger (July 2, 1881, Langnau im Emmental - February 10, 1962) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1940–1951).
Edvard Beneš
Edvard Beneš was a leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the second President of Czechoslovakia.
Edvard Beneš was a leader of the Czechoslovak independence movement, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the second President of Czechoslovakia.
Edward Bernard Raczyński
Edward Bernard Raczyński (December 19, 1891 – July 30, 1993) was a Polish aristocrat, diplomat, writer, politician and President of Poland in exile (between 1979 and 1986).
Edward Bernard Raczyński (December 19, 1891 – July 30, 1993) was a Polish aristocrat, diplomat, writer, politician and President of Poland in exile (between 1979 and 1986).
Edward Stettinius, Jr.
Edward Reilly Stettinius, Jr. (October 22, 1900 – October 31, 1949) was United States Secretary of State under Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, serving from 1944 to 1945.
Edward Reilly Stettinius, Jr. (October 22, 1900 – October 31, 1949) was United States Secretary of State under Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, serving from 1944 to 1945.
Edwin Linkomies
Edwin Johannes Hildegard Linkomies (December 22, 1894–September 9, 1963, until 1928 Edwin Flinck) was Prime Minister of Finland March 1943 to August 1944, and one of the seven politici...
Edwin Johannes Hildegard Linkomies (December 22, 1894–September 9, 1963, until 1928 Edwin Flinck) was Prime Minister of Finland March 1943 to August 1944, and one of the seven politici...
Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader.
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader.
Erik Scavenius
Erik Julius Christian Scavenius (13 July 1877 – 29 November 1962) was the Danish foreign minister 1909–1910, 1913–1920 and 1940–1943, and prime minister from 1942 to 1943.
Erik Julius Christian Scavenius (13 July 1877 – 29 November 1962) was the Danish foreign minister 1909–1910, 1913–1920 and 1940–1943, and prime minister from 1942 to 1943.
Ernesto Burzagli
Ernesto Burzagli CB (June 7, 1873 – September 13, 1944) was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Italy during the early 20th century.
Ernesto Burzagli CB (June 7, 1873 – September 13, 1944) was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Italy during the early 20th century.
Evripidis Bakirtzis
Evripidis Bakirtzis (Ευριπίδης Μπακιρτζής; 1895-9 March 1947), born in Kozani (or according to other sources in Serres), was a Hellenic Army officer and politician.
Evripidis Bakirtzis (Ευριπίδης Μπακιρτζής; 1895-9 March 1947), born in Kozani (or according to other sources in Serres), was a Hellenic Army officer and politician.
Faisal of Saudi Arabia
Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1906 – March 25, 1975) (فيصل بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود ') was King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975.
Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (1906 – March 25, 1975) (فيصل بن عبدالعزيز آل سعود ') was King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975.
Farouk of Egypt
Farouk I of Egypt, was the tenth ruler from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty and the penultimate King of Egypt and Sudan, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936.
Farouk I of Egypt, was the tenth ruler from the Muhammad Ali Dynasty and the penultimate King of Egypt and Sudan, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936.
Ferenc Szálasi
Ferenc Szálasi (6 January 1897 – 12 March 1946) was the leader of the National Socialist Arrow Cross Party – Hungarist Movement, the "Leader of the Nation" (Nemzetvezető), being both Head of...
Ferenc Szálasi (6 January 1897 – 12 March 1946) was the leader of the National Socialist Arrow Cross Party – Hungarist Movement, the "Leader of the Nation" (Nemzetvezető), being both Head of...
Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco y Bahamonde, better known under the name of Franco, was a Spanish general, dictator and the leader of the Nationalist military rebellion in the Spanish Civil War, and tota...
Francisco Franco y Bahamonde, better known under the name of Franco, was a Spanish general, dictator and the leader of the Nationalist military rebellion in the Spanish Civil War, and tota...
Franklin Charles Gimson
Sir Franklin Charles Gimson, KCMG, KStJ, was a British colonial administrator, who served in Ceylon from 1914 to 1941, and later, the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong and the Governor of Singapore.
Sir Franklin Charles Gimson, KCMG, KStJ, was a British colonial administrator, who served in Ceylon from 1914 to 1941, and later, the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong and the Governor of Singapore.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, also known by his initials, FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States and a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United...
Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein
Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein,, was the Sovereign Prince of Liechtenstein from 1938 until his death.
Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein,, was the Sovereign Prince of Liechtenstein from 1938 until his death.
François Darlan
Jean Louis Xavier François Darlan was a French naval officer.
Jean Louis Xavier François Darlan was a French naval officer.
Fulgencio Batista
Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar was the United States-aligned Cuban President, dictator and military leader who served as the leader of Cuba from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, before being ov...
Fulgencio Batista y Zaldívar was the United States-aligned Cuban President, dictator and military leader who served as the leader of Cuba from 1940 to 1944 and from 1952 to 1959, before being ov...
Gabriel Lafayette Dennis
Gabriel Lafayette Dennis (1896 – 1954) was a politician in Liberia.
Gabriel Lafayette Dennis (1896 – 1954) was a politician in Liberia.
General Mohan Singh
Mohan Singh (1909–1989) was an Indian Military officer and member of the Indian Independence Movement most famous for his role in organising and leading the First Indian National Army in South E...
Mohan Singh (1909–1989) was an Indian Military officer and member of the Indian Independence Movement most famous for his role in organising and leading the First Indian National Army in South E...
George A. Drew
George Alexander Drew, (May 7, 1894 – January 4, 1973) was a Canadian conservative politician who founded a Progressive Conservative dynasty in Ontario that lasted 42 years.
George Alexander Drew, (May 7, 1894 – January 4, 1973) was a Canadian conservative politician who founded a Progressive Conservative dynasty in Ontario that lasted 42 years.
George VI of the United Kingdom
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death.
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death.
Georges Gorse
Georges Gorse (February 15, 1915 – March 17, 2002) was a French politician and diplomat.
Georges Gorse (February 15, 1915 – March 17, 2002) was a French politician and diplomat.
Georgios Papandreou
Georgios Papandreou (Γεώργιος Παπανδρέου – Geórgios Papandréou; Kalentzi, 13 February 1888 – Athens, 1 November 1968) was a Greek politician, the founder of the Papandreou political dynasty.
Georgios Papandreou (Γεώργιος Παπανδρέου – Geórgios Papandréou; Kalentzi, 13 February 1888 – Athens, 1 November 1968) was a Greek politician, the founder of the Papandreou political dynasty.
Getúlio Vargas
Getúlio Dornelles Vargas (; 19 April 1882 – 24 August 1954) served as President of Brazil, first as dictator, from 1930 to 1945, and in a democratically elected term from 1951 until his suicide ...
Getúlio Dornelles Vargas (; 19 April 1882 – 24 August 1954) served as President of Brazil, first as dictator, from 1930 to 1945, and in a democratically elected term from 1951 until his suicide ...
Gheorghe Argeşanu
Gheorghe Argeşanu (February 28, 1883—November 26/27, 1940) was a Romanian cavalry general and politician who served as a Prime Minister of Romania for about a week in 1939 (September 21-Se...
Gheorghe Argeşanu (February 28, 1883—November 26/27, 1940) was a Romanian cavalry general and politician who served as a Prime Minister of Romania for about a week in 1939 (September 21-Se...
Gheorghe Tătărescu
Gheorghe I. Tătărescu (also known as Guţă Tătărescu, with a slightly antiquated pet form of his given name; 2 November 1886 – 28 March 1957) was a Romanian politician who served twice as Pri...
Gheorghe I. Tătărescu (also known as Guţă Tătărescu, with a slightly antiquated pet form of his given name; 2 November 1886 – 28 March 1957) was a Romanian politician who served twice as Pri...
Gualberto Villarroel
Gualberto Villarroel López was the head of state of Bolivia from December 20, 1943 to July 21, 1946.
Gualberto Villarroel López was the head of state of Bolivia from December 20, 1943 to July 21, 1946.
Géza Lakatos
Knight Géza Lakatos de Csíkszentsimon (Hungarian title/name: "vitéz lófő csíkszentsimoni Lakatos Géza"; in German: Geza Ritter Lakatos, Edler von Csikszentsimon) (Budapest, April 30, 1890 &ndash...
Knight Géza Lakatos de Csíkszentsimon (Hungarian title/name: "vitéz lófő csíkszentsimoni Lakatos Géza"; in German: Geza Ritter Lakatos, Edler von Csikszentsimon) (Budapest, April 30, 1890 &ndash...
Hans Fischböck
Hans Fischböck was an Austrian banker who was the economics minister and minister of finance of Austria and the finance minister of Nazi occupied Holland.
Hans Fischböck was an Austrian banker who was the economics minister and minister of finance of Austria and the finance minister of Nazi occupied Holland.
Hashim al-Atassi
Hashim Bay Khalid al-Atassi was a Syrian nationalist, statesman and its President from 1936 to 1939, 1950 to 1951, and in 1954.
Hashim Bay Khalid al-Atassi was a Syrian nationalist, statesman and its President from 1936 to 1939, 1950 to 1951, and in 1954.
Heinrich Himmler
Heinrich Luitpold Himmler was Reichsführer of the Schutzstaffel, a military commander, and a leading member of the Nazi Party.
Heinrich Luitpold Himmler was Reichsführer of the Schutzstaffel, a military commander, and a leading member of the Nazi Party.
Hendrikus Colijn
Hendrikus (Hendrik) Colijn (22 June 1869 – 18 September 1944) was a successful Dutch soldier, businessman and politician.
Hendrikus (Hendrik) Colijn (22 June 1869 – 18 September 1944) was a successful Dutch soldier, businessman and politician.
Hermann Obrecht
Hermann Obrecht (March 26, 1882 - August 21, 1940) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1935-1940).
Hermann Obrecht (March 26, 1882 - August 21, 1940) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1935-1940).
Higinio Moríñigo
Major General Higinio Morínigo Martínez was a Paraguayan dictator, general and political figure.
Major General Higinio Morínigo Martínez was a Paraguayan dictator, general and political figure.
Hirohito
Hirohito, posthumously in Japan officially called Emperor Shōwa or the Shōwa Emperor, was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order, reigning from December 25, 1...
Hirohito, posthumously in Japan officially called Emperor Shōwa or the Shōwa Emperor, was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order, reigning from December 25, 1...
Hitler Sites
Hitler Sites: A City-by-City Guidebook by Steven Lehrer is a history and tour of European and American sites related to Adolf Hitler These sites cannot be found in standard guidebooks.
Hitler Sites: A City-by-City Guidebook by Steven Lehrer is a history and tour of European and American sites related to Adolf Hitler These sites cannot be found in standard guidebooks.
Hubert Pierlot
Hubert Marie Eugène, Count Pierlot (23 December 1883, Cugnon (Bertrix) - 13 December 1963, Uccle) was a Belgian Walloon politician and jurist, the 32nd Prime Minister of Belgium between 1939 and...
Hubert Marie Eugène, Count Pierlot (23 December 1883, Cugnon (Bertrix) - 13 December 1963, Uccle) was a Belgian Walloon politician and jurist, the 32nd Prime Minister of Belgium between 1939 and...
Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia
King Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia, the third Saudi State.
King Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia, the third Saudi State.
Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi
Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi, also known as Allama Mashriqi, (born in Amritsar, 25 August 1888; died in Lahore, 27 August 1963) was a South Asian mathematician, logician, political theorist, ...
Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi, also known as Allama Mashriqi, (born in Amritsar, 25 August 1888; died in Lahore, 27 August 1963) was a South Asian mathematician, logician, political theorist, ...
Ioannis Metaxas
Ioannis Metaxas was a Greek general, politician, and dictator, serving as Prime Minister of Greece from 1936 until his death in 1941.
Ioannis Metaxas was a Greek general, politician, and dictator, serving as Prime Minister of Greece from 1936 until his death in 1941.
Ioannis Rallis
Ioannis Rallis was the third and last collaborationist premier of Greece during the Axis occupation of Greece during World War II, having office from 7 April 1943 to 12 October 1944, succeeding ...
Ioannis Rallis was the third and last collaborationist premier of Greece during the Axis occupation of Greece during World War II, having office from 7 April 1943 to 12 October 1944, succeeding ...
Ion Antonescu
Ion Victor Antonescu was a Romanian soldier, authoritarian politician and convicted war criminal.
Ion Victor Antonescu was a Romanian soldier, authoritarian politician and convicted war criminal.
Ion Gigurtu
Ion Gigurtu was a Romanian politician, Land Forces officer, engineer and industrialist who served a brief term as Prime Minister from July 4 to September 4, 1940, under the personal regime of Ki...
Ion Gigurtu was a Romanian politician, Land Forces officer, engineer and industrialist who served a brief term as Prime Minister from July 4 to September 4, 1940, under the personal regime of Ki...
Isaías Medina Angarita
Isaías Medina Angarita (6 July 1897 in San Cristóbal, Venezuela – 15 September 1953 in Caracas) was a Venezuelan military and political leader, president of Venezuela from 1941 until 1945.
Isaías Medina Angarita (6 July 1897 in San Cristóbal, Venezuela – 15 September 1953 in Caracas) was a Venezuelan military and political leader, president of Venezuela from 1941 until 1945.
Ivan Ivanov Bagrianov
Ivan Ivanov Bagrianov (Иван Иванов Багрянов) (1891, Razgrad – 1945) was a leading Bulgarian politician who briefly served as Prime Minister during the Second World War.
Ivan Ivanov Bagrianov (Иван Иванов Багрянов) (1891, Razgrad – 1945) was a leading Bulgarian politician who briefly served as Prime Minister during the Second World War.
Ivan Ivanov Bagryanov
Ivan Ivanov Bagryanov was a leading Bulgarian politician who briefly served as Prime Minister during the Second World War.
Ivan Ivanov Bagryanov was a leading Bulgarian politician who briefly served as Prime Minister during the Second World War.
Ivan Šubašić
Ivan Šubašić was a Croatian and Yugoslav politician, best known as the last Ban of Banovina of Croatia.
Ivan Šubašić was a Croatian and Yugoslav politician, best known as the last Ban of Banovina of Croatia.
İsmet İnönü
Mustafa İsmet İnönü was a Turkish Army General, Prime Minister and the second President of Turkey.
Mustafa İsmet İnönü was a Turkish Army General, Prime Minister and the second President of Turkey.
Jakša Račić
Jakša Račić (1868–1943) was the Mayor of Split between February 1929 and June 1933.
Jakša Račić (1868–1943) was the Mayor of Split between February 1929 and June 1933.
Jamil Mardam Bey
Jamil Mardam Bey (1894–1960),(جميل مردم بك), was a Syrian politician, Born in Damascus to a prominent aristocratic Sunni Muslim family.
Jamil Mardam Bey (1894–1960),(جميل مردم بك), was a Syrian politician, Born in Damascus to a prominent aristocratic Sunni Muslim family.
Jan Masaryk
Jan Garrigue Masaryk (September 14, 1886 – March 10, 1948) was a Czech diplomat and politician and Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia from 1940 to 1948.
Jan Garrigue Masaryk (September 14, 1886 – March 10, 1948) was a Czech diplomat and politician and Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia from 1940 to 1948.
Jan Smuts
Jan Christiaan Smuts, OM, CH, ED, KC, FRS, PC was a prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher.
Jan Christiaan Smuts, OM, CH, ED, KC, FRS, PC was a prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher.
Jan Stanisław Jankowski
Stanisław Jankowski (6 May 1882 - 13 March 1953; noms de guerre Doktor, Jan, Klonowski, Sobolewski, Soból) was a Polish politician, an important figure in the Polish civil ...
Stanisław Jankowski (6 May 1882 - 13 March 1953; noms de guerre Doktor, Jan, Klonowski, Sobolewski, Soból) was a Polish politician, an important figure in the Polish civil ...
Jigme Wangchuck
Jigme Wangchuck (Dzongkha: འཇིགས་མེད་དབང་ཕྱུག, Wylie: 'jigs med dbang phyug; 1905 – March 30, 1952) was the second King of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death.
Jigme Wangchuck (Dzongkha: འཇིགས་མེད་དབང་ཕྱུག, Wylie: 'jigs med dbang phyug; 1905 – March 30, 1952) was the second King of Bhutan from August 21, 1926 until his death.
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Ulrich Friedrich Wilhelm Joachim von Ribbentrop (30 April 1893 – 16 October 1946) was Foreign Minister of Germany from 1938 until 1945.
Ulrich Friedrich Wilhelm Joachim von Ribbentrop (30 April 1893 – 16 October 1946) was Foreign Minister of Germany from 1938 until 1945.
John Curtin
John Joseph Curtin (8 January 1885 – 5 July 1945), Australian politician, served as the 14th Prime Minister of Australia.
John Joseph Curtin (8 January 1885 – 5 July 1945), Australian politician, served as the 14th Prime Minister of Australia.
Joseph Stalin
Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin (Иосиф Виссарионович Сталин; born Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili, Иосиф Виссарионович Джугашвили; 18 December 1878 – 5 March 1953) was the Premier of t...
Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin (Иосиф Виссарионович Сталин; born Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili, Иосиф Виссарионович Джугашвили; 18 December 1878 – 5 March 1953) was the Premier of t...
Josip Broz Tito
Marshal Josip Broz Tito (; born Josip Broz; Cyrillic: Јосип Броз Тито; 7 May 1892 – 4 May 1980) was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1945 until his dea...
Marshal Josip Broz Tito (; born Josip Broz; Cyrillic: Јосип Броз Тито; 7 May 1892 – 4 May 1980) was a Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman, serving in various roles from 1945 until his dea...
José P. Laurel
José Paciano Laurel y García was the president of the Republic of the Philippines, a Japanese-sponsored administration during World War II, from 1943 to 1945.
José Paciano Laurel y García was the president of the Republic of the Philippines, a Japanese-sponsored administration during World War II, from 1943 to 1945.
Jozef Tiso
Jozef Tiso was a Slovak Roman Catholic priest, politician of the [Slovak People's Party
And Nazi collaborator of the Slovak State, a satellite state of Nazi Germany existing between 1939 a...
Jozef Tiso was a Slovak Roman Catholic priest, politician of the [Slovak People's Party
And Nazi collaborator of the Slovak State, a satellite state of Nazi Germany existing between 1939 a...
Juan Antonio Ríos
Juan Antonio Ríos Morales was a Chilean political figure, and President of Chile from 1942 to 1946, during the height of World War II. He died in office.
Juan Antonio Ríos Morales was a Chilean political figure, and President of Chile from 1942 to 1946, during the height of World War II. He died in office.
Juho Kusti Paasikivi
Juho Kusti Paasikivi (; November 27, 1870 – December 14, 1956) was the seventh President of Finland (1946–1956).
Juho Kusti Paasikivi (; November 27, 1870 – December 14, 1956) was the seventh President of Finland (1946–1956).
Khorloogiin Choibalsan
Khorloogiin Choibalsan was the Communist leader of the Mongolian People's Republic from the 1930s until his death.
Khorloogiin Choibalsan was the Communist leader of the Mongolian People's Republic from the 1930s until his death.
Kimon Georgiev
Colonel General Kimon Georgiev Stoyanov (Кимон Георгиев Стоянов) (August 11, 1882 – September 28, 1969) was a Bulgarian general and prime minister.
Colonel General Kimon Georgiev Stoyanov (Кимон Георгиев Стоянов) (August 11, 1882 – September 28, 1969) was a Bulgarian general and prime minister.
Klement Gottwald
Klement Gottwald was a Czechoslovakian Communist politician, longtime leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, prime minister and president of Czechoslovakia.
Klement Gottwald was a Czechoslovakian Communist politician, longtime leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, prime minister and president of Czechoslovakia.
Konstantin Muraviev
Konstantin Vladov Muraviev was a leading member of the Agrarian People's Union who briefly served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria near the end of Bulgarian involvement in the Second World War.
Konstantin Vladov Muraviev was a leading member of the Agrarian People's Union who briefly served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria near the end of Bulgarian involvement in the Second World War.
Kuniaki Koiso
Kuniaki Koiso was a Japanese general in the Imperial Japanese Army, Governor-General of Korea and 41st Prime Minister of Japan from 22 July 1944 to 7 April 1945.
Kuniaki Koiso was a Japanese general in the Imperial Japanese Army, Governor-General of Korea and 41st Prime Minister of Japan from 22 July 1944 to 7 April 1945.
Kōki Hirota
Kōki Hirota was a Japanese diplomat, politician, and the 32nd Prime Minister of Japan from March 9, 1936 to February 2, 1937.
Kōki Hirota was a Japanese diplomat, politician, and the 32nd Prime Minister of Japan from March 9, 1936 to February 2, 1937.
Leopold III of Belgium
Leopold III reigned as King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951, when he abdicated in favour of the heir apparent, his son Baudouin.
Leopold III reigned as King of the Belgians from 1934 until 1951, when he abdicated in favour of the heir apparent, his son Baudouin.
Liang Hongzhi
Liang Hongzhi; was a leading official in the Anhui clique of the Beiyang Government, later noted for his role as in the collaborationist Reformed Government of the Republic of China during Worl...
Liang Hongzhi; was a leading official in the Anhui clique of the Beiyang Government, later noted for his role as in the collaborationist Reformed Government of the Republic of China during Worl...
Lin Sen
Lin Sen (Chinese: 林森, pinyin: Lín Sēn) (1868 – August 1, 1943), courtesy name Zichao (子超), sobriquet Changren (長仁), was President of the National Government of the Republic of China from 1931 un...
Lin Sen (Chinese: 林森, pinyin: Lín Sēn) (1868 – August 1, 1943), courtesy name Zichao (子超), sobriquet Changren (長仁), was President of the National Government of the Republic of China from 1931 un...
Louis II, Prince of Monaco
Louis II was Prince of Monaco and Duke of Valentinois from 27 June 1922 until 9 May 1949.
Louis II was Prince of Monaco and Duke of Valentinois from 27 June 1922 until 9 May 1949.
Luigi Maglione
Luigi Maglione (2 March 1877 – 23 August 1944) was an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Luigi Maglione (2 March 1877 – 23 August 1944) was an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church.
Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk
Johann Ludwig Graf Schwerin von Krosigk, born Johann Ludwig von Krosigk and known as Lutz von Krosigk was a German jurist and senior government official, who served during May 1945 i...
Johann Ludwig Graf Schwerin von Krosigk, born Johann Ludwig von Krosigk and known as Lutz von Krosigk was a German jurist and senior government official, who served during May 1945 i...
László Bárdossy
Dr. László Bárdossy de Bárdos was a Hungarian diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1941 to 1942.
Dr. László Bárdossy de Bárdos was a Hungarian diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1941 to 1942.
Mamoru Shigemitsu
Mamoru Shigemitsu was a Japanese diplomat and politician in the Empire of Japan, who served as the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs at the end of World War II.
Mamoru Shigemitsu was a Japanese diplomat and politician in the Empire of Japan, who served as the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs at the end of World War II.
Manuel L. Quezon
Manuel Luis Quezón y Molina served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.
Manuel Luis Quezón y Molina served as president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944.
Manuel Prado Ugarteche
Manuel Prado y Ugarteche (April 21, 1889 – August 15, 1967) was a Peruvian banker and political figure.
Manuel Prado y Ugarteche (April 21, 1889 – August 15, 1967) was a Peruvian banker and political figure.
Manuel Ávila Camacho
Manuel Ávila Camacho served as the President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946.
Manuel Ávila Camacho served as the President of Mexico from 1940 to 1946.
Mark Aitchison Young
Sir Mark Aitchison Young, GCMG (楊慕琦, 30 June 1886 – 12 May 1974) was a British administrator who became the Governor of Hong Kong during the years immediately before and after the Japanese occup...
Sir Mark Aitchison Young, GCMG (楊慕琦, 30 June 1886 – 12 May 1974) was a British administrator who became the Governor of Hong Kong during the years immediately before and after the Japanese occup...
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez (October 21, 1882, San Matías, La Libertad – May 15, 1966, Hacienda Jamastrán, Honduras) was the President of El Salvador from 1931 to 1944.
Maximiliano Hernández Martínez (October 21, 1882, San Matías, La Libertad – May 15, 1966, Hacienda Jamastrán, Honduras) was the President of El Salvador from 1931 to 1944.
Mihai Antonescu
Mihai Antonescu (November 18, 1904 – June 1, 1946) was a Romanian politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during World War II.
Mihai Antonescu (November 18, 1904 – June 1, 1946) was a Romanian politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during World War II.
Mikhail Kalinin
Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin, known familiarly by Soviet citizens as "Kalinych," was a Bolshevik revolutionary and the nominal head of state of Russia and later of the Soviet Union, from 1919 to 1946.
Mikhail Ivanovich Kalinin, known familiarly by Soviet citizens as "Kalinych," was a Bolshevik revolutionary and the nominal head of state of Russia and later of the Soviet Union, from 1919 to 1946.
Miklós Horthy
Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya was the Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary during the interwar years and throughout most of World War II, serving from 1 March 1920 to 15 October 1944.
Miklós Horthy de Nagybánya was the Regent of the Kingdom of Hungary during the interwar years and throughout most of World War II, serving from 1 March 1920 to 15 October 1944.
Miklós Kállay
Dr. Miklós Kállay de Nagykálló was a Hungarian politician who served as Prime Minister of Hungary during World War II, from 9 March 1942 to 19 March 1944.
Dr. Miklós Kállay de Nagykálló was a Hungarian politician who served as Prime Minister of Hungary during World War II, from 9 March 1942 to 19 March 1944.
Milan Nedić
Milan Nedić (Serbian Cyrillic Милан Недић) (September 2, 1877 – February 4, 1946) was a Serbian general and politician, he was the chief of the general staff of the Yugoslav Army, minister...
Milan Nedić (Serbian Cyrillic Милан Недић) (September 2, 1877 – February 4, 1946) was a Serbian general and politician, he was the chief of the general staff of the Yugoslav Army, minister...
Mohammed Abdul Rahiman
Muhammad Abdur Rahiman Sahib or politician from Kerala and a leader of the Khilafat Movement.
Muhammad Abdur Rahiman Sahib or politician from Kerala and a leader of the Khilafat Movement.
Mohammed V of Morocco
Mohammed V was Sultan of Morocco from 1927–53, exiled from 1953–55, where he was again recognized as Sultan upon his return, and King from 1957 to 1961.
Mohammed V was Sultan of Morocco from 1927–53, exiled from 1953–55, where he was again recognized as Sultan upon his return, and King from 1957 to 1961.
Mohammed Zahir Shah
Mohammed Zahir Shah was the last King of Afghanistan, reigning for four decades, from 1933 until he was ousted by a coup in 1973.
Mohammed Zahir Shah was the last King of Afghanistan, reigning for four decades, from 1933 until he was ousted by a coup in 1973.
Mohan Singh Deb
Mohan Singh (1909–1989) was an Indian Military officer and member of the Indian Independence Movement most famous for his role in organising and leading the First Indian National Army in South E...
Mohan Singh (1909–1989) was an Indian Military officer and member of the Indian Independence Movement most famous for his role in organising and leading the First Indian National Army in South E...
Mustafa el-Nahhas
Mustafa el-Nahhas Pasha or Mustafa Nahhas (مصطفى النحاس باشا; June 15, 1879 – August 23, 1965) was an Egyptian political figure.
Mustafa el-Nahhas Pasha or Mustafa Nahhas (مصطفى النحاس باشا; June 15, 1879 – August 23, 1965) was an Egyptian political figure.
Neville Chamberlain
Arthur Neville Chamberlain FRS was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1937 to May 1940.
Arthur Neville Chamberlain FRS was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from May 1937 to May 1940.
Nobuyuki Abe
Nobuyuki Abe was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army, Governor-General of Korea, and 36th Prime Minister of Japan from August 30, 1939 to January 16, 1940.
Nobuyuki Abe was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army, Governor-General of Korea, and 36th Prime Minister of Japan from August 30, 1939 to January 16, 1940.
Norodom Sihanouk
Norodom Sihanouk regular script was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 until his semi-retirement and voluntary abdication on 7 October 2004 in favor of his son, the cur...
Norodom Sihanouk regular script was the King of Cambodia from 1941 to 1955 and again from 1993 until his semi-retirement and voluntary abdication on 7 October 2004 in favor of his son, the cur...
Osvaldo Aranha
Osvaldo Euclides de Sousa Aranha (February 15, 1894 – January 27, 1960) was a Brazilian politician, diplomat and statesman, who came to national prominence in 1930 under Getúlio Vargas.
Osvaldo Euclides de Sousa Aranha (February 15, 1894 – January 27, 1960) was a Brazilian politician, diplomat and statesman, who came to national prominence in 1930 under Getúlio Vargas.
Paul-Henri Spaak
Paul Henri Charles Spaak (25 January 1899 – 31 July 1972) was a Belgian Socialist politician and statesman.
Paul Henri Charles Spaak (25 January 1899 – 31 July 1972) was a Belgian Socialist politician and statesman.
Pedro Pablo Ramírez
Pedro Pablo Ramírez (January 30, 1884 – May 12, 1962) was de facto President of Argentina from June 7, 1943 to February 24, 1944.
Pedro Pablo Ramírez (January 30, 1884 – May 12, 1962) was de facto President of Argentina from June 7, 1943 to February 24, 1944.
Per Albin Hansson
Per Albin Hansson (28 October 1885 in Kulladal – 6 October 1946 in Stockholm), was a Swedish politician, chairman of the Social Democrats from 1925 and two-time Prime Minister in four gove...
Per Albin Hansson (28 October 1885 in Kulladal – 6 October 1946 in Stockholm), was a Swedish politician, chairman of the Social Democrats from 1925 and two-time Prime Minister in four gove...
Peter Fraser (New Zealand politician)
Peter Fraser (28 August 1884 – 12 December 1950) was a New Zealand political figure who served as the 24th Prime Minister from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949.
Peter Fraser (28 August 1884 – 12 December 1950) was a New Zealand political figure who served as the 24th Prime Minister from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949.
Peter II of Yugoslavia
Peter II, also known as Peter II Karađorđević, was the third and last King of Yugoslavia.
Peter II, also known as Peter II Karađorđević, was the third and last King of Yugoslavia.
Philippe Pétain
Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph Pétain, generally known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain, was a French general who reached the distinction of Marshal of France, and was later C...
Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph Pétain, generally known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain, was a French general who reached the distinction of Marshal of France, and was later C...
Pierre Dupong
Pierre Dupong (11 January 1885 – 23 December 1953) was a Luxembourgian politician and statesman.
Pierre Dupong (11 January 1885 – 23 December 1953) was a Luxembourgian politician and statesman.
Pierre Taittinger
Pierre-Charles Taittinger (October 4, 1887, Paris – January 22, 1965) was founder of the famous Taittinger champagne house and chairman of the municipal council of Paris in 1943–1944...
Pierre-Charles Taittinger (October 4, 1887, Paris – January 22, 1965) was founder of the famous Taittinger champagne house and chairman of the municipal council of Paris in 1943–1944...
Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy
Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy (April 13, 1885 – September 7, 1961) was a Dutch politician of the Anti Revolutionary Party (ARP).
Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy (April 13, 1885 – September 7, 1961) was a Dutch politician of the Anti Revolutionary Party (ARP).
Pietro Badoglio
Pietro Badoglio, 1st Duke of Addis Abeba, 1st Marquess of Sabotino was an Italian soldier and politician.
Pietro Badoglio, 1st Duke of Addis Abeba, 1st Marquess of Sabotino was an Italian soldier and politician.
Plaek Phibunsongkhram
Field Marshal Plaek Pibulsongkram (แปลก พิบูลสงคราม ; July 14, 1897-June 11, 1964), often known as Phibun Songkhram or simply Phibun in English, was Prime Minister and virtual milita...
Field Marshal Plaek Pibulsongkram (แปลก พิบูลสงคราม ; July 14, 1897-June 11, 1964), often known as Phibun Songkhram or simply Phibun in English, was Prime Minister and virtual milita...
Plaek Pibulsonggram
Field Marshal Plaek Pibunsongkhram (แปลก พิบูลสงคราม ; July 14, 1897-June 11, 1964), often known as Phibun Songkhram or simply Phibun in English, was Prime Minister and virtual milit...
Field Marshal Plaek Pibunsongkhram (แปลก พิบูลสงคราม ; July 14, 1897-June 11, 1964), often known as Phibun Songkhram or simply Phibun in English, was Prime Minister and virtual milit...
Plaek Pibunsongkhram
Field Marshal Plaek Pibulsongkram (แปลก พิบูลสงคราม ; July 14, 1897-June 11, 1964), often known as Phibun Songkhram or simply Phibun in English, was Prime Minister and virtual milita...
Field Marshal Plaek Pibulsongkram (แปลก พิบูลสงคราม ; July 14, 1897-June 11, 1964), often known as Phibun Songkhram or simply Phibun in English, was Prime Minister and virtual milita...
Pope Paul VI
Paul VI, born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978.
Paul VI, born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 21 June 1963 until his death on 6 August 1978.
Pope Pius XII
The Venerable Pope Pius XII (Pius PP. XII; Pio XII), born Eugenio Marìa Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (2 March 1876 – 9 October 1958), reigned as Pope, head of the Catholic Church and sovereig...
The Venerable Pope Pius XII (Pius PP. XII; Pio XII), born Eugenio Marìa Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (2 March 1876 – 9 October 1958), reigned as Pope, head of the Catholic Church and sovereig...
Prince Kiril of Bulgaria
Prince Kyril of Bulgaria, Prince of Preslav (Kyril Heinrich Franz Ludwig Anton Karl Philipp) (Sofia 17 November 1895 – Sofia 1 February 1945) was the second son of Ferdinand I of Bulgaria ...
Prince Kyril of Bulgaria, Prince of Preslav (Kyril Heinrich Franz Ludwig Anton Karl Philipp) (Sofia 17 November 1895 – Sofia 1 February 1945) was the second son of Ferdinand I of Bulgaria ...
Puyi
Puyi (7 February 1906 – 17 October 1967), of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the last Emperor of China, and the twelfth and final ruler of the Qing Dynasty.
Puyi (7 February 1906 – 17 October 1967), of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the last Emperor of China, and the twelfth and final ruler of the Qing Dynasty.
Pál Teleki
Pál Count Teleki de Szék was prime minister of Hungary from 19 July 1920 to 14 April 1921 and from 16 February 1939 to 3 April 1941.
Pál Count Teleki de Szék was prime minister of Hungary from 19 July 1920 to 14 April 1921 and from 16 February 1939 to 3 April 1941.
Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia
Rafael Ángel del Socorro Calderón Guardia was the president of Costa Rica from 1940 to 1944.
Rafael Ángel del Socorro Calderón Guardia was the president of Costa Rica from 1940 to 1944.
Ramón Castillo
Ramón S. Castillo Barrionuevo was a conservative Argentine politician who served as President of Argentina from June 27, 1942 to June 4, 1943.
Ramón S. Castillo Barrionuevo was a conservative Argentine politician who served as President of Argentina from June 27, 1942 to June 4, 1943.
Ramón Serrano Súñer
Ramón Serrano Súñer, was a Spanish politician during the first stages of General Francisco Franco's dictatorship, the Spanish State, between 1938 and 1942, when he held the posts of President of...
Ramón Serrano Súñer, was a Spanish politician during the first stages of General Francisco Franco's dictatorship, the Spanish State, between 1938 and 1942, when he held the posts of President of...
Ray Bradbury
Ray Douglas Bradbury is an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer.
Ray Douglas Bradbury is an American fantasy, horror, science fiction, and mystery writer.
Rezā Shāh
Rezā Shāh Pahlavi (رضاشاه پهلوی; (March 15, 1878 – July 26, 1944), was the Shah of the Imperial State of Iran from December 15, 1925, until he was forced to abdicate by the Anglo-Soviet invasio...
Rezā Shāh Pahlavi (رضاشاه پهلوی; (March 15, 1878 – July 26, 1944), was the Shah of the Imperial State of Iran from December 15, 1925, until he was forced to abdicate by the Anglo-Soviet invasio...
Robert Menzies
Sir Robert Gordon Menzies, was an Australian politician and the 12th Prime Minister of Australia.
Sir Robert Gordon Menzies, was an Australian politician and the 12th Prime Minister of Australia.
Said bin Taimur
Said bin Taimur was the sultan of Muscat and Oman from 10 February 1932 until his overthrow on 23 July 1970.
Said bin Taimur was the sultan of Muscat and Oman from 10 February 1932 until his overthrow on 23 July 1970.
Sekula Drljević
Sekula Drljević, also transcribed as Sekule Drljević, was a WWII Montenegrin Nazi-fascist collaborator.
Sekula Drljević, also transcribed as Sekule Drljević, was a WWII Montenegrin Nazi-fascist collaborator.
Sergio Osmeña
Sergio Osmeña y Suico was a Filipino politician who served as the 4th President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946.
Sergio Osmeña y Suico was a Filipino politician who served as the 4th President of the Philippines from 1944 to 1946.
Shah Seyyed Ali Kazemi
Ali Kazemi, born in Moud, (†1984 in Birjand) was crown prince Marcel's grandfather, and the last tribal leader of Birjand at the beginning of the Pahlavi Dynasty of Reza Shah Pahlavi.
Ali Kazemi, born in Moud, (†1984 in Birjand) was crown prince Marcel's grandfather, and the last tribal leader of Birjand at the beginning of the Pahlavi Dynasty of Reza Shah Pahlavi.
Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the eldest son of Sheikh Sultan II bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926.
Shakhbut Bin Sultan Al Nahyan was the eldest son of Sheikh Sultan II bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1922 to 1926.
Shefqet Vërlaci
Shefqet Bej Vërlaci (December 15, 1877, Elbasan, Ottoman Empire – July 21, 1946, Zürich, Switzerland) was Prime Minister of Albania in 1924 and during the Italian occupation from 1939 to 1941.
Shefqet Bej Vërlaci (December 15, 1877, Elbasan, Ottoman Empire – July 21, 1946, Zürich, Switzerland) was Prime Minister of Albania in 1924 and during the Italian occupation from 1939 to 1941.
Shenton Thomas
Sir Thomas Shenton Whitelegge Thomas, GCMG, GCStJ was the last Governor of the Straits Settlements, 1934–1942 during which time World War II began.
Sir Thomas Shenton Whitelegge Thomas, GCMG, GCStJ was the last Governor of the Straits Settlements, 1934–1942 during which time World War II began.
Shigenori Tōgō
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