Leaders/politician Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is a British politician from Northern Ireland who served as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP

Is a British politician from Northern Ireland who served as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and was the first First Minister of Northern Ireland.

Usually known as Don Edwards, is an American politician of the Democratic Party, formerly a member o

Usually known as Don Edwards, is an American politician of the Democratic Party, formerly a member of the United States House of Representatives from California. Born in San Jose, California, he attended the public schools in the city, graduating from San Jose High Academy, before earning a B.A. from Stanford University in 1936, where he was member of the Stanford golf team. Edwards then attended Stanford Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1940. Edwards was a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1940 to 1941, when he joined the United States Navy as a naval intelligence and gunnery officer during World War II. He was the president of Valley Title Company of Santa Clara County from 1951 to 1975, and a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions of 1964 and 1968.

Was a New Zealand Finance Minister, Mayor of Dunedin and writer.

Was a New Zealand Finance Minister, Mayor of Dunedin and writer.

Was a New Zealand politician. He was a member of Parliament from 1928 until 1943, and was its Speake

Was a New Zealand politician. He was a member of Parliament from 1928 until 1943, and was its Speaker from 1936 till 1943. He was known for his association with John A. Lee, a prominent left-wing politician.

Was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician from County Durham.

Was an English businessman and Conservative Party politician from County Durham.

Served as the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity from 1974 to 1978. He succeeded

Served as the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity from 1974 to 1978. He succeeded Nzo Ekangaki who had served since 1972. Edem Kodjo succeeded Eteki, serving until 1983.

Was a British Liberal Party statesman and four times Prime Minister (1868–74, 1880–85, 1886 and

Was a British Liberal Party statesman and four times Prime Minister (1868–74, 1880–85, 1886 and 1892–94). He was a champion of the Home Rule Bill which would have established self-government in Ireland.

Served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925, and was the founder of the Reform Party.

Served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1912 to 1925, and was the founder of the Reform Party. He is widely considered to have been one of the more skilled politicians of his time, and was known for the particular support he showed towards rural inte

Was a United States politician, newspaperman, and Republican Party leader. He served as the United S

Was a United States politician, newspaperman, and Republican Party leader. He served as the United States Senate Majority Leader (1953-1955), as United States Senate Minority Leader (1955-1959), and succeeded his father, Joseph R. Knowland, as the editor and publisher of the Oakland Tribune.

His father died while FitzWilliam was in his infancy, and his mother remarried Sir Anthony Browne, t

His father died while FitzWilliam was in his infancy, and his mother remarried Sir Anthony Browne, the elder, so that William was stepbrother to Sir Anthony Browne. Probably as a result of this connection, he was chosen as a companion for Henry, Prince of Wales (later King Henry VIII) and brought up alongside him. After King Henry's coronation in 1509, he was made a Gentleman Usher and King's Cupbearer, and gradually rose at Court. He began his military career at sea, serving under the Marquess of Dorset in 1512 and Sir Edward Howard in the disastrous second attack on Brest. Unlike his commander, he escaped the debacle, but was badly injured by a crossbow bolt. He had recovered sufficiently to accompany the King into France as an Esquire of the Body, and was knighted on 25 September 1513, the day after the capture of Tournai. In November he married Mabel Clifford, daughter of the Lord Clifford, but the marriage would prove childless.

Is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He served as the 40th Governor of Co

Is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He served as the 40th Governor of Colorado from 1999 to 2007, being restricted by term limits

Better known as Billy Graham, is an evangelist and an Evangelical Christian. He has been a spiritual

Better known as Billy Graham, is an evangelist and an Evangelical Christian. He has been a spiritual adviser to multiple U.S. presidents and was number seven on Gallup's list of admired people for the 20th century. He is a Southern Baptist.Graham has preached in person to more people around the world than any protestant who has ever lived. As of 1993, more than 2.5 million people had stepped forward at his crusades to "accept Jesus Christ as their personal saviour." As of 2002, Graham's lifetime audience, including radio and television broadcasts, topped two billion.

Was the last Governor General of Ceylon from 1962 to 1972 and became the first (non-executive) Presi

Was the last Governor General of Ceylon from 1962 to 1972 and became the first (non-executive) President of Sri Lanka when Ceylon declared it self a republic in 1972 and changed its name to Sri Lanka. Until 1972, Ceylon was an Commonwealth Realm with the

Was an American political scientist who applied game theory and mathematics to political science.Rik

Was an American political scientist who applied game theory and mathematics to political science.Riker was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and received his Ph.D at Harvard University in 1948. He took on a professorship at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin (then Lawrence College), where he published The Theory of Political Coalitions (1962). In 1962, he became the chair of the Political Science at the University of Rochester, where he remained chair until 1977, and remained active until his death.

Was a British Conservative politician.Having succeeded as 4th Earl of Onslow in 1870 (inheriting the

Was a British Conservative politician.Having succeeded as 4th Earl of Onslow in 1870 (inheriting the title from his great-uncle Arthur, who died without surviving male issue), he held office in the governments of Lord Salisbury and Arthur Balfour, includi

He served as a Captain in the Grenadier Guards, retiring in 1872. He sat as Conservative Member of P

He served as a Captain in the Grenadier Guards, retiring in 1872. He sat as Conservative Member of Parliament for East Devonshire from 1880-1885, and for Tiverton from 1885–1906. During this time he was a junior Lord of the Treasury from 1885–1886 and from 1886–1892, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury from 1895–1902, and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster from 1902–1905.

Was a Welsh conductor and organist. Born into a large coal-mining family and raised in Merthyr Tydfi

Was a Welsh conductor and organist. Born into a large coal-mining family and raised in Merthyr Tydfil, Jones studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London from 1920 to 1925. He studied the organ with Sir Stanley Marchant at St. Paul's Cathedral, London; orchestral Conducting with Sir Henry Wood and Ernest Read; and harmony with Benjamin Dale. He was for a time organist at the Welsh Baptist Church in Castle Street, London, worked at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and assisted with the British National Opera Company in the role of prompter.

Was the eighth Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh (1891–1901) and Director of the Carnegie

Was the eighth Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh (1891–1901) and Director of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. He was an accomplished zoologist and paleontologist, as well as an ordained Presbyterian minister.

Was a New Zealand businessman and politician. He is known for building Larnach Castle and for his su

Was a New Zealand businessman and politician. He is known for building Larnach Castle and for his suicide.Not long afterwards, Larnach decided to enter politics, standing in a by-election in the seat of Caversham. However, he was defeated by his opponent,

Served as the forty-second President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He was the third-younge

Served as the forty-second President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He was the third-youngest president, older only than Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. He became president at the end of the Cold War, and as he was born in the period after World War II, is known as the first Baby Boomer president.[2] He is the husband of New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. He is one of only two U.S. Presidents to have been impeached.

Is an American Democratic politician and attorney.He was born in Dothan, Alabama and attended law sc

Is an American Democratic politician and attorney.He was born in Dothan, Alabama and attended law school at the University of Alabama, graduating in 1964. He served as Attorney General of Alabama two terms 1971-1979 ( the youngest to hold that position in U.S. History at the age of 27), and one term as Lieutenant Governor of Alabama 1983-1987

Popularly known as Jix, was a British Conservative Party politician, most known for his tenure as Ho

Popularly known as Jix, was a British Conservative Party politician, most known for his tenure as Home Secretary during which he gained a reputation for strict authoritarianism.

Was a New Zealand politician and the first Liberal Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representativ

Was a New Zealand politician and the first Liberal Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives.In 1871 he was elected as Member of the House of Representatives for Waitaki. He was defeated in the 1875 election, but was re-elected in 1881. He held

Was an English politician of the Civil War period, Speaker of the House of Commons.

Was an English politician of the Civil War period, Speaker of the House of Commons.

Was a Christian minister, usually credited with founding the post World War II faith healing movemen

Was a Christian minister, usually credited with founding the post World War II faith healing movement . Today, he is considered a Scriptural prophet by those Christians around the world who believe that his ministry and teachings were vindicated by God.