Political & Public Figures10 profiles
Presidents, prime ministers and activists who led nations and movements.
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Abdul Sattar Edhi Humanitarian · 1928–2016 Political & Public Figures 
Abraham Lincoln President of the United States · 1809–1865 Political & Public Figures 
Barack Obama Former President of the United States · b. 1961 Political & Public Figures 
Benazir Bhutto Politician · 1953–2007 Political & Public Figures 
Mahatma Gandhi Political leader · 1869–1948 Political & Public Figures 
Malala Yousafzai Education activist · b. 1997 Political & Public Figures 
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Barrister and statesman · 1876–1948 Political & Public Figures 
Nelson Mandela Political leader · 1918–2013 Political & Public Figures 
Rosa Parks Civil rights activist · 1913–2005 Political & Public Figures 
Winston Churchill Prime Minister of the United Kingdom · 1874–1965 Political & Public Figures ← All categories · Browse all personalities A–Z
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