Famous Leaders - List of Famous Leaders - page 4
From head-girl in school to a lieutenant in the army, leadership skills matter throughout life. It is said that leaders are not always born; sometimes people acquire the skills and talent eventually to become a leader. Whatever may be the case, leaders are crucial in bringing out the best and providing the much required guidance to their followers. The qualities of a good leader are often debated. It is often questioned if a dynamic personality, good management skills and a notable finesse in everything he or she does is enough to make a good leader. However, in addition to this a great leader often shows empathy towards his subordinates and encouragement for their skills and talent. A leader shows the way to a group but has to always remain humble and rooted. From Mahatma Gandhi to Abraham Lincoln, the whole world has needed a leader from time immemorial. A leader leads, helps to fight for our rights, revolt and bring about change and finally to achieve the impossible. Discover this space for the list of famous Leaders of the world with their biographies that include trivia and interesting facts about them and also tracing their timeline and life history.
The Most Famous Leaders | |||
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Name | Birthday | Nationality | Bio |
Edi Rama | July 4, 1964 | Albanian | Edi Rama is the current Prime Minister of Albania |
Leo Varadkar | January 18, 1979 | Irish | Cam Leo Varadkar is the current Taoiseach—the Prime Minister—of the Republic of Ireland |
Anwar Sadat | December 25, 1918 | Egyptian | Anwar Sadat was the third President of Egypt and has been awarded the Nobel Prize for his peace initiatives |
Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan | January 25, 1948 | Emirati | Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the current President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
Prophet Muhammad | April 22, 571 | Saudi Arabian | Prophet Muhammad was the founder of Islam, one of the most widespread religions in the world |
Mohammed bin Salman | August 31, 1985 | Saudi Arabian | Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and the heir apparent to the throne |
Geronimo | June 16, 1829 | American | Geronimo was a well-known Apache leader and a medicine man |
Idi Amin | 1925 | Ugandan | A Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin is remembered for his brutal regime and crime against humanity |
Emiliano Zapata | August 8, 1879 | Mexican | Emiliano Zapata was a Mexican revolutionary leader and one of the most important figures of the Mexican Revolution. |
Ashoka | 304 BC | Indian | Ashoka was the third emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty and ruled almost the entire Indian subcontinent |
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton is one of the most important American political leaders of modern times and served as the 42nd President of the USA
Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg is one of the most prominent persons in Swedish history
Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI is a prominent religious figure as the Pope Emeritus
Phoolan Devi
Phoolan Devi, also known as "Bandit queen", was an Indian bandit, who later became a Member of Parliament.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician
Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI was the pope from 21 June 1963 to 6 August 1978
Stonewall Jackson
Thomas Jonathan Jackson, better known as Stonewall Jackson, was a famous ‘Confederate’ general who served during the American Civil War.
Pope John Paul I
Pope John Paul I was the Pope from 26 August 1978 to 28 September 1978