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Was a Communist revolutionary, a Bolshevik politician and a Soviet diplomat of Karaite Jewish descen

Was a Communist revolutionary, a Bolshevik politician and a Soviet diplomat of Karaite Jewish descent. Joffe was born in Crimea (then part of the Russian Empire now part of Ukraine) in a wealthy Karaite Jewish family and became a social democrat in 1900 while still in high school. He formally joined the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party in 1903. Joffe was born in Crimea (then part of the Russian Empire now part of Ukraine) in a wealthy Karaite Jewish family and became a social democrat in 1900 while still in high school.

Was a French-Jewish lawyer and statesman, and a staunch defender of the human rights of the Jews of

Was a French-Jewish lawyer and statesman, and a staunch defender of the human rights of the Jews of France. [1] After the revolution of 1830 he came to Paris, formed connections with numerous political personages, even with King Louis Philippe, and became a brilliant defender of Liberal ideas in the law courts and in the press. Examples include his Éloge funèbre of the bishop Grégoire (1830), his Mémoire for the political rehabilitation of Marshal Ney (1833), and his plea for the accused of April 1835. Elected deputy in 1842, he was one of the leaders in the campaign against the Guizot ministry, and his eloquence contributed greatly to the success of his party.

Was an Italian politician and member of the Christian Democratic Party. He served as Prime Minister

Was an Italian politician and member of the Christian Democratic Party. He served as Prime Minister of Italy from 1957-1958.He was elected to the Italian Chamber of Deputies from 1948 to 1958. He was Minister of Justice in 1951 in Alcide De Gasperi's 8th

Is a Dutch Christian minister and politician. He is chairperson of the Reformed Political Party (SGP

Is a Dutch Christian minister and politician. He is chairperson of the Reformed Political Party (SGP).

Was a Dutch military commander and politician.

Was a Dutch military commander and politician.

Was Minister of Law and Order in South Africa from 1986 to 1991 in the final years of the apartheid

Was Minister of Law and Order in South Africa from 1986 to 1991 in the final years of the apartheid era. Facing increasingly intense opposition and political unrest in this period, the South African government – through the State Security Council of which Vlok was a member – planned and implemented drastic repressive measures, including hit squads, carrying out bombings and assassination of anti-apartheid activists.[2]

Was Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1631 to 1636 and from 1651 to 1653. He was born in Amsterdam in

Was Grand Pensionary of Holland from 1631 to 1636 and from 1651 to 1653. He was born in Amsterdam in a rich merchant family - his father, Reinier Pauw (1564-1636) wasn't only a merchant, but also a Mayor of Amsterdam - and studied law in Leiden. He was the pensionary of Amsterdam from 1611 to 1627. In 1620 he bought the town of Heemstede and was called 'Lord of Heemstede'. He was appointed grand pensionary in 1631. Pauw,

Is a Romanian politician who was the Prime Minister of Romania from December 2000 to December 2004.

Is a Romanian politician who was the Prime Minister of Romania from December 2000 to December 2004.

Is a Portuguese statesman, deputy, politician, lawyer and professor. Adriano Moreira was a top polit

Is a Portuguese statesman, deputy, politician, lawyer and professor. Adriano Moreira was a top political figure in Portugal throughout the second half of the 20th century.His influence over CDS, the conservative party of which he was President and which h

Was a Dutch political scientist, literary scientist and critic, journalist, columnist, poet, and pol

Was a Dutch political scientist, literary scientist and critic, journalist, columnist, poet, and politician.

Is the current mayor of Bucharest, Romania. He is also a vice president of the Democratic Liberal Pa

Is the current mayor of Bucharest, Romania. He is also a vice president of the Democratic Liberal Party of Romania, which is led by Emil Boc.

Was a Montreal journalist who led a series of fascist political movements between 1929 until his dea

Was a Montreal journalist who led a series of fascist political movements between 1929 until his death in 1967. During his political career he proclaimed himself the Canadian führer.Arcand published and edited several anti-Semitic newspapers during this p

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Haute-Loire departmen

Is a French politician and a member of the Senate of France. He represents the Haute-Loire department and is a member of the Union for a Popular Movement Party.

Is a Beninese politician. A former Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly, he is the

Is a Beninese politician. A former Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly, he is the leader of the Democratic Renewal Party (Parti du renouveau démocratique, PRD), one of the country's main political parties, and has run in every presidenti

Was the prime minister of Burundi from October 19, 1988 until July 10, 1993. He was a member of UPRO

Was the prime minister of Burundi from October 19, 1988 until July 10, 1993. He was a member of UPRONA. He is an ethnic Hutu and was appointed by the Tutsi President Pierre Buyoya in an unsuccessful attempt to appease Hutus by giving a few high government

A Bangladeshi politician and the current Home Minister in the Government of Bangladesh. Khatun is a

A Bangladeshi politician and the current Home Minister in the Government of Bangladesh. Khatun is a member of Parliament, and the current law secretary of the Awami League.Sahara Khatun was born in Kurmitola in Dhaka on March 01, 1943. She completed BA and LLB degrees. She is the founding president of Bangladesh Awami League Parishad and General Secretary of Bangladesh Mahila Samity, as well as a member of the International Women Lawyers' Association and the International Women's Alliance. She was a freedom fighter in the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Was one of the greatest Russian statesmen of the 17th century. His career is quite unprecedented in

Was one of the greatest Russian statesmen of the 17th century. His career is quite unprecedented in Russian history, as he was the first petty noble to attain the boyar title and highest offices of state owing not to family connections but due to his pers

Was a Portuguese lawyer, professor and republican politician. He was exposed at birth at the wheel o

Was a Portuguese lawyer, professor and republican politician. He was exposed at birth at the wheel of the Holy House of Mercy of Seia and as his brother and sister he was registered as a son of unknown parents with the name Afonso Maria de Ligório. Later

More popularly known as Butz Aquino, is a former Senator of the Philippines. He was born to former s

More popularly known as Butz Aquino, is a former Senator of the Philippines. He was born to former senator Benigno Aquino, Sr., and Aurora Aquino-Aquino. He is the brother of former senators Benigno Aquino, Jr. and Tessie Aquino-Oreta.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Costa Rican politician.

Was a Polish historian, journalist and politician. He and his brother Stefan Giller played notable r

Was a Polish historian, journalist and politician. He and his brother Stefan Giller played notable roles in the Polish independence movement and in the January 1863 Uprising.Later, in exile in Paris, he was a journalist with such periodicals as Ojczyzna (The Fatherland) and Kurier Paryski (The Paris Courier), a founder of Polish self-assistance organizations, and a founder of the Polish National Museum in Rapperswil, in Switzerland's Canton of St. Gallen.

Sometimes transliterated as Aghasi Khanchian or Agasi Khandzhan) was the first secretary of the Comm

Sometimes transliterated as Aghasi Khanchian or Agasi Khandzhan) was the first secretary of the Communist Party of Armenia from May 1930 to July 1936.In 1920, Khanjian became secretary of the Yerevan city committee and in 1930, the first secretary of the Armenian Communist Party. He proved to be a charismatic Soviet politician and was very popular among the Armenian populace. He was the friend and supporter of many Armenian intellectuals including Yeghishe Charents (who dedicated a poem to him), Axel Bakunts and Gurgen Mahari.

Is a Dutch politician born in Germany.[1] Since 1998, she has been a member of the House of Represen

Is a Dutch politician born in Germany.[1] Since 1998, she has been a member of the House of Representatives.[2] As of June 2008, she is the parliamentary leader of the Dutch Socialist Party.[3] After suffering major losses in the municipal elections of 3 March 2010, she stepped down as parliamentary group leader and announced she would not be a candidate for re-election in the upcoming national elections.[4]

Is a Maltese politician, currently serving as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Communicati

Is a Maltese politician, currently serving as Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Communications.Dr.Austin Gatt has been involved in politics since 1976 when he was responsible for the Nationalist Party Electoral Office.[citation needed] In 1980 th

Was the first lady of Honduras. Aguas Santas, her double given name, means "holy waters" in Spanish.

Was the first lady of Honduras. Aguas Santas, her double given name, means "holy waters" in Spanish.Ocaña Navarro was the wife of former President Ricardo Maduro, marrying him when he was already President in October 2002 after meeting him during a 2 year stint working in the Spanish embassy in Tegucigalpa. She received dual Spanish-Honduran citizenship in 2004.