Famous people died in November - page 13

Canaan Banana was the first black President of Zimbabwe

Fran Levstik was a Slovenian poet, playwright, political activist and a critic, one of the most acclaimed writers of the 19th century.

Leon Stukelj was a legendary Slovene gymnast

Iskander Mirza is the last Governor-General of Pakistan, and the first President of the country

Surin Pitsuwan is a Thai politician and diplomat

Jonas Zemaitis was the Chairman of the Lithuanian Movement for Freedom, posthumously recognized as the President of Lithuania

Gustav Husak was a Slovak politician who served as the President of Czechoslovakia from 1975 to 1989

Sigmund Romberg was an Austro-Hungarian composer best known for his musicals and operettas

Henry Purcell was a 17th century English musician and composer

Maria Theresa was the Empress of Habsburg dynasty who ascended to throne after her father’s death and was known for her progressive politics