Leaders/politician Famous Names Starting with Letter E

German Communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1971 until 19

German Communist politician who led the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from 1971 until 1989.

A naval leader in Germany before and during World War II.

A naval leader in Germany before and during World War II.

Was an Austrian-born American conductor. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera

Was an Austrian-born American conductor. He performed and recorded with leading orchestras and opera companies throughout the United States and Europe, earning a reputation for exacting standards as well as an acerbic personality. He also published books and essays on musical matters.

German Communist who held the military rank of Armeegeneral[2] and was Minister of State Security of

German Communist who held the military rank of Armeegeneral[2] and was Minister of State Security of the German Democratic Republic from 1957 to 1989.

Was the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) 1952-1963.Ollenhauer was born in Magd

Was the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) 1952-1963.Ollenhauer was born in Magdeburg and joined the SPD in 1920. When the Nazis took power in 1933 he fled Germany for Prague. After the outbreak of WW2 Ollenhauer travelled across Europe in order to avoid Nazi persecution, first finding himself in Denmark, then France, Spain, Portugal, and eventually London, where he remained until the end of the war. In London he kept close ties to the Labour Party, which financially supported the expatriate SPD (so-called SoPaDe), of which Ollenhauer was a member.

German military as a lifelong professional soldier. He became one of the most prominent commanders o

German military as a lifelong professional soldier. He became one of the most prominent commanders of Nazi Germany's armed forces (Wehrmacht). During World War II

Is a French politician and member of the PS. In 2009, the PS selected her to lead the PS list in the

Is a French politician and member of the PS. In 2009, the PS selected her to lead the PS list in the DOM-TOM constituency ahead of the 2009 European elections.

Is a journalist, a lawyer, senior provincial board member, provincial vice-governor, congressman and

Is a journalist, a lawyer, senior provincial board member, provincial vice-governor, congressman and deputy speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives.He is the governor of Bohol for three consecutive terms (1998-2010), chairman of both the Regional Development Council and the Regional Tourism Council of Central Visayas, and National President of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) and the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the umbrella organization of the 1.5M local officials of the Philippines, the 1st Boholano ever elected to the position.

Was a Finnish politician. He was a member of the Senate of Finland.

Was a Finnish politician. He was a member of the Senate of Finland.

Was the Councilor of State of Sweden. He was a remarkable statesman and King Gustav Vasa's favourite

Was the Councilor of State of Sweden. He was a remarkable statesman and King Gustav Vasa's favourite.Fleming was a grandson of Björn Ragvaldsson's. Erik Fleming's son was Admiral Klaus Fleming.

Was the Danish foreign minister 1909–1910, 1913–1920 and 1940–1943, and prime minister from 19

Was the Danish foreign minister 1909–1910, 1913–1920 and 1940–1943, and prime minister from 1942 to 1943. His cabinet resigned in 1943 and suspended operations. The resignation was never formally accepted by the King so the cabinet existed de jure until a new one was formed following the Liberation of Denmark on May 5, 1945. Scavenius was a member of the Landsting 1918–1920 and 1925–1927 representing the Social Liberal Party. He was chairman of its party organization 1922–1924.

Was a Norwegian political leader and author. He traveled in Europe studying politics, economy, histo

Was a Norwegian political leader and author. He traveled in Europe studying politics, economy, history, literature, and art, then returned to Norway in 1877 where he contributed largely to the press. He was editor of Dagbladet (1880), and he spoke through

A Japanese politician currently serving as Education Advisor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Her real

A Japanese politician currently serving as Education Advisor to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Her real name is Eriko Ogawa ?? ???.She spent her childhood in Fukui city, where her wealthy family ran the geisha ryokan Beniya at Awara Onsen. Later her father was defeated in the general election, and, heavily in debt, the Yamatani family left Fukui for Tokyo. She attended the University of the Sacred Heart and worked in the United States for a publishing company. She became the editor-in-chief of Sankei Living Shimbun in 1985 and became known as an essayist and television personality.

Is an Estonian decathlete and politician. He is a winner of the gold medal for Decathlon in the 2000

Is an Estonian decathlete and politician. He is a winner of the gold medal for Decathlon in the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Although Nool did not place first in any individual event, his total score was the highest.

Was a Finnish nationalist leader.Born in St. Petersburg to a cantor, he attended the University of H

Was a Finnish nationalist leader.Born in St. Petersburg to a cantor, he attended the University of Helsinki before taking part in the ill-fated mission to secure independence for Karelia in 1921. Like most of those who took part in this event he joined th

Has been Governor of the Bank of Finland since 12 July 2004. He is also Member of the Governing Coun

Has been Governor of the Bank of Finland since 12 July 2004. He is also Member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (2004– ) and Governor of the International Monetary Fund for Finland (2004– ). Earlier in his career he was the first Finn

Is a Finnish politician from the National Coalition Party.Pystynen was a professor in Tampere Univer

Is a Finnish politician from the National Coalition Party.Pystynen was a professor in Tampere University. He was elected to the parliament in 1975 and served as the speaker from 1983 to 1986. He left the Parliament in 1991.

Was the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland between 2000 and 2007. He is currently a member of t

Was the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland between 2000 and 2007. He is currently a member of the Finnish Parliament. He is considered to be one of the most widely read politicians still active on the political stage in Finland.Tuomioja is a member o

Is the current Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States. He previously served as Foreign Minist

Is the current Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the United States. He previously served as Foreign Minister in the Government of Kazakhstan from 1999-2002.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Buske

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Buskerud in 1965, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the terms 1958–1961 and 1961–196

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He serves as a deputy representative to the Norwegian

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He serves as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag during the term 2005–2009.

Was a Norwegian businessman and politician born in Hemnesberget.Falk attended school in Trondheim (1

Was a Norwegian businessman and politician born in Hemnesberget.Falk attended school in Trondheim (1901), Mosjøen (1903) and high school in Stavanger (1905) before he moved to Duluth, Minnesota in 1907. In the United States he undertook varying forms of w

Is a Norwegian politician who represents Red, previously Red Electoral Alliance (RV). He is the only

Is a Norwegian politician who represents Red, previously Red Electoral Alliance (RV). He is the only member of Storting that the party has ever had.

Was a Danish civil engineer, famous for his contributions to the Danish resistance movement. As a re

Was a Danish civil engineer, famous for his contributions to the Danish resistance movement. As a result of contacts with Ebbe Munck and the Danish army's intelligence service, he became involved with the resistance at an early stage of the German occupation of Denmark. In September 1943, he became a member of the Danish Freedom Council representing De Frie Danske.

Is a Danish politician for the Social Democrats. He was member of parliament 1964-66, 1971-73 and 19

Is a Danish politician for the Social Democrats. He was member of parliament 1964-66, 1971-73 and 1975-98. He was minister of housing 1978-82 and minister of justice 1993-94. He was the Speaker of the Folketing from 1994 to 1998. He was professor of national economics and the first dean of Roskilde University 1971-73.[1][2]