Leaders/politician Famous Names Starting with Letter D

Was an American union leader. He was president of the United Auto Workers from 1977 to 1983, and an

Was an American union leader. He was president of the United Auto Workers from 1977 to 1983, and an adjunct professor of labor relations at Wayne State University for many years. He is best remembered for helping to save Chrysler from bankruptcy in 1979 by heavily lobbying Congress for a financial bailout.

Is a former guerilla fighter and Venezuelan politician.By March 1966, he directed the Party of Venez

Is a former guerilla fighter and Venezuelan politician.By March 1966, he directed the Party of Venezuelan Revolution, or Partido de la Revolución Venezolana (PRV). He led the organization's militant wing, the Armed Forces of National Liberation (Venezuela

Is a former New Zealand politician. He was an MP from 1978 to 2002, representing the National Party.

Is a former New Zealand politician. He was an MP from 1978 to 2002, representing the National Party. He served for three years as Speaker of the House of Representatives.Kidd was first elected to Parliament in the 1978 elections, becoming MP for Marlborou

Was a British Conservative lawyer and politician.He was one of the foremost advocates of his age, an

Was a British Conservative lawyer and politician.He was one of the foremost advocates of his age, and as Attorney-General piloted through the House of Commons the Trade Disputes Act of 1927, which reaffirmed and fortified the rule of law after the general

Was an Israeli politician and statesman. Yosef served in a variety of ministerial positions during t

Was an Israeli politician and statesman. Yosef served in a variety of ministerial positions during the first two Knessets and was the country's second Minister of Justice, serving twice (1951-52 and 1961-66).In 1933 Yosef joined David Ben-Gurion's Mapai party, and was elected to the first Knesset in January 1949. He was initially appointed Minister of Rationing and Supply in the first government, a key position during the austerity period. In June 1949 he was also appointed Agriculture Minister.

Was a British General practitioner, author and politician who was a Member of Parliament for nine ye

Was a British General practitioner, author and politician who was a Member of Parliament for nine years. He regarded himself as a 'Cassandra' (one whose prophecies were true but never believed), and he was described by one observer as "an eccentric man of

Was a Scottish politician, physician and company director. He was a Labour Co-operative MP until Oct

Was a Scottish politician, physician and company director. He was a Labour Co-operative MP until October 1981, when he joined the Social Democratic Party. He left Parliament in 1983, and rejoined the Labour Party in 1991.

She was a member of the Women's Labour League from 1913, a member of the Labour Party, was active in

She was a member of the Women's Labour League from 1913, a member of the Labour Party, was active in municipal government as a councillor on Kensington Borough Council for 13 years and was one of the first women Justices of the Peace.

Was a German CDU politician and European Commissioner.At first Hellwig had belonged to the Centre Pa

Was a German CDU politician and European Commissioner.At first Hellwig had belonged to the Centre Party but in 1947 he joined the CDU and immediately became a member of the political-economic committee for the Rhineland. Later he was selected for the federal committee for economic policy and the federal promotion of the CDU. Hellwig was among the authors of the 1949 CDU publication Düsseldorfer Leitsätze (the Düsseldorf guiding principles).

Was the President of Republika Srpska 2002-2006. He was Vice President of Republika Srpska between 2

Was the President of Republika Srpska 2002-2006. He was Vice President of Republika Srpska between 2000 and 2002. He belongs to the Serbian Democratic Party.

Was a Bulgarian politician and the first Liberal Party Prime Minister of the country.Later he became

Was a Bulgarian politician and the first Liberal Party Prime Minister of the country.Later he became closely associated with opposition to the Ottomans and the independence movement. Tsankov was initially opposed to the April Uprising but he soon changed his opinion and began to be active in support of independence.[6] He served as deputy to Nayden Gerov in the Governorship of Svishtov during the brief period of Russian administration in Bulgaira.

Is the deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro (as of 2001), and the interior minister (as of December 2

Is the deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro (as of 2001), and the interior minister (as of December 2003). Graduated from the faculty of law.Among other positions, he was the manager or newspaper and publishing company Pobjeda (1995-2001), the appointed de

Was a Hungarian politician, the ban of Croatia in the late nineteenth century. He succeeded the temp

Was a Hungarian politician, the ban of Croatia in the late nineteenth century. He succeeded the temporary reign of Ban Hermann Ramberg in 1883. Khuen's reign was marked by a strong magyarization.

Is a Dutch politician, who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1977 to 1982. During the

Is a Dutch politician, who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1977 to 1982. During these years he was also leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal party.

Was a Moroccan politician, Interior minister from 1979 to 1999. After General Oufkir's death in 1972

Was a Moroccan politician, Interior minister from 1979 to 1999. After General Oufkir's death in 1972, and then Ahmed Dlimi's death in 1983, Driss Basri became Hassan II's right-hand man and number 2 of the regime from the beginning of the 1980s to the end

Was a Moroccan ambassador to Italy (1959-1961) and Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit o

Was a Moroccan ambassador to Italy (1959-1961) and Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy, and a minister of commerce, industry, mining and merchant navy (from June 1963 to November 1963). He was also vice-president and c

Was the Prime Minister of Morocco from 2002 to 2007. Jettou was born in the town of El-Jadida.He was

Was the Prime Minister of Morocco from 2002 to 2007. Jettou was born in the town of El-Jadida.He was appointed to the position of Prime Minister by King Mohammed VI on October 9, 2002. His appointment was controversial as he was not then a member of any p

Was a Chinese admiral during the warlord era.

Was a Chinese admiral during the warlord era.

Was a Portuguese historian, mathematician, journalist, diplomat and politician. He graduated in Math

Was a Portuguese historian, mathematician, journalist, diplomat and politician. He graduated in Mathematics at the University of Coimbra, in 1885. He taught at the Politecnic Academy of Porto, from 1886 a 1911. He was also the director of the newspaper di

Was a Portuguese politician.He became a Deputy to the National Assembly of Portugal and a Voter of t

Was a Portuguese politician.He became a Deputy to the National Assembly of Portugal and a Voter of the Superior Counsils of the Industry and the Combustibles, Vice President of the Administration Council of Sacor and President of the Administration Counci

Ryder's administrative career began with an appointment to be Joint Under-Secretary of State for For

Ryder's administrative career began with an appointment to be Joint Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in 1789. In 1791 he was appointed co-Paymaster of the Forces, having been made Vice-President of the Board of Trade in 1790. He resigned the positions and also that of Treasurer of the Navy when he succeeded to his father's barony in June 1803. In 1804 he was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and in 1805 Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster under his intimate friend William Pitt; in the latter year he was sent on a special and important mission to the emperors of Austria and Russia and the king of Prussia. In 1809 he was honoured when he was made Viscount Sandon, of Sandon in the County of Stafford, and Earl of Harrowby, in the County of Lincoln. From 1812 to 1827 he served as Lord President of the Council under Lord Liverpool.

Styled Viscount Sandon between 1809 and 1847, was an English politician.

Styled Viscount Sandon between 1809 and 1847, was an English politician.

Was a Ceylonese (now Sri Lanka) politician, who became the second Prime Minister of Ceylon and went

Was a Ceylonese (now Sri Lanka) politician, who became the second Prime Minister of Ceylon and went on to become prime minister on 2 more times during the 1950s and 1960s.

Was a Filipino politician and former Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development u

Was a Filipino politician and former Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development under the administration of former President Joseph Estrada.[1] Saguisag was one of Estrada's eleven cabinet members who withdrew support for Estrada on January 19, 2001, following accusations of massive corruption by the president.[1] Estrada was ousted from office the next day, which is now known in the Philippines as EDSA II.

Was the Prime Minister of Moldova from 1999 until 2001. Presently, he sits in the Parliament of Mold

Was the Prime Minister of Moldova from 1999 until 2001. Presently, he sits in the Parliament of Moldova, where he represents the Party Alliance Our Moldova.