The document profiles several prominent historical and current world leaders from different countries and backgrounds, including Angela Merkel, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Theodore Roosevelt, Napoleon Bonaparte, Barack Obama, David Cameron, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, François Hollande, Shinzo Abe, Xi Jinping, Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, James Madison, Mahathir Mohamad, Ali Khamenei, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz. It provides brief descriptions of their backgrounds, accomplishments, and contributions in various fields like politics, civil rights, military
The document profiles several prominent historical and current world leaders from different countries and backgrounds, including Angela Merkel, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Theodore Roosevelt, Napoleon Bonaparte, Barack Obama, David Cameron, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, François Hollande, Shinzo Abe, Xi Jinping, Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, James Madison, Mahathir Mohamad, Ali Khamenei, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz. It provides brief descriptions of their backgrounds, accomplishments, and contributions in various fields like politics, civil rights, military
The document profiles several prominent historical and current world leaders from different countries and backgrounds, including Angela Merkel, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Theodore Roosevelt, Napoleon Bonaparte, Barack Obama, David Cameron, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, François Hollande, Shinzo Abe, Xi Jinping, Sultan Muhammad al-Fatih, Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, James Madison, Mahathir Mohamad, Ali Khamenei, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz. It provides brief descriptions of their backgrounds, accomplishments, and contributions in various fields like politics, civil rights, military
A German Politician who was aformer research scientist
with a doctorate in physical chemistry Was elected to the Bundestag for the state of Mecklenburg-Vopommern and has been reelected ever since She was appointed the first female Chancellor at the head of a gran coalition of Germany She was the President of the European Council and played a central role in the negotiation of the Treaty Lisbon and the Berlin Declaration
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. (AMERICA)
An American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visisble spokesperson and leader in Civil Rights Movement Received the Nobel Peace Prize for combating racial inequality through nonviolent rsisitance and helped organized the Selma to Montgomery marches He expanded his focus to include opposition towards poverty and the Vietnam War alienating many of his liberal allies with a 1967 speech titled Beyond Vietnam ABRAHAM LINCOLN(AMERICA) 16TH PRESIDENT OF THE US Born in Hodgeville Kentucky , grew up on the western frontier in Kentucky and Indiana Not to mention, he was also a self-educated and thus became a lawyer in Illinois,a Whig Party leader and more American politican and lawyer from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865 He led the US through the Civil War(the greatest moral ,constitutional and political crisis ,at the same time preserving the Union, paved the way to abolition of slavery. He also strengthened the federal government and modernized economy.
MAHATMA GHANDI (INDIA)
Born on the 2nd of October 1869 and passed on the 30th of January 1948 Known as the leader of the Indian Independence Movement against the British rule. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience ,he led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the whole world . Unofficially called as the Father of the Nation First nonviolent disobedience was as an expatriate lawyer in South Africa , in the resident Indian Communitys struggle for civil rights. He return to India,1915 set about organizing peasents ,farmers,and urban labourers to protest against excessive land-tax and discrimination. Led nationwide campaigns for various social causes and for achieving Swaraj or self- rule. NELSON MANDELA(AMERICA) Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela ,born on the 18th July 1918 and passed on %th December 2013 He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary,politician and philanthropist who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 til 1999. He was the countrys first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of the apartheid by tackling insititutionalised racism and fostering racial reconciliation. He studied law at the University of Fort Hare and University of the Witwatersrand before working as a lawyer in Johannesburg.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT (AMERICA)
Theodore Roosevelt Junior was born on October 27th 1858 and died on the 6th of January 1919. He was an American statesman,author,explorer,soldier,naturalist and reformer who served as the 26th President of the US from 1901 to 1909. He became a driving force after handling loads of positions in the political sector especially for the Progressive Era in the US during the early 20th century. His face is depicted on Mount Rushmore,alongside George Washington,Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln. He also overcame his physical health problems by embracing a strenuous lifestyle. NAPOLEAN BANOPARTE (FRANCE) Clearly famous for a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolutionary Wars . Was the Emperor of the Frech from 1804 until 1814 and shortly in 1815. Dominated the European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading the France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He was one of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. He had an extensive and powerful influence on the modern world bringing liberal reforms to the numerous territories that he conquered and controlled . His legal achievement ,the Napoleonic Code , has influenced the legal systems of more than 70 nations worldwide.
BARACK OBAMA (AMERICA)
Bonr on August 4th 1961 , an American Politician (44th President of the US) Was the first president of the Harvard Law Review Taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 till 2004 His first 2 yeard as the President , he signed heaps of landmark bills , main reforms were the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare
DAVID CAMERON (BRITISH)
Born on 9th October 1996, a British politician who was the Prime Minister of the UK for 6 years (2010-2016) Worked at the Conservative Research Department , assisting the Consercvative Prime Minister John Major before heading of to work for Carlton Communications His premership was marked by the onoing efects of the previous financial crisis
MUSTAFA KEMAL ATATURK ( TURKEY )
Initiated reforms, with the ultimate aim of building a modern and selular nation-state Made primary education free and compulsory , opening thousands of new schools all over the country Turkish women received equal civil and political rights during his presidency ahead of many western country His government also carried out and extensive policy of the Turkification argorous reforms of political economic and cultural FRANCOIS HOLLANDE (FRANCE) Born on 12 August in Rouen , France Supporting the creation of European credit ranging agency Seperating between lending and investment in banks Reducing the share of electricity generated by nuclear power Pursued labour reform to make France more competitive internationally Reform the vast and expensive pension system in France
SHINZO ABE ( JAPAN)
Born on 21 September 1954 in Tokyo, Japan His family is originally from Yamaguchi Prefecture Youngest prime minister Taken steps to balance the Japanese budget such as taxes Sought to revise or broaden the intrepretation of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution in order to permit Japan to maintain de jure XI JINPING (CHINA) Born on15th June 1953 in Beijing , Peoples Republic of China Prepared the 2008 Summer Olympics which was held in Beijing Visited disaster areas in the wake of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake Did international trips to burnish his foreign affairs credentials prior to taking the helm of Chinas leadership
SULTAN MUHAMMAD AL FATIH (PADISHAH)
Born on 29th March 1432 in Edime A Sultan that ruled the Ottoman Empire Accentuated inner and outer strength of his soldiers He expertise in military , science , mathematics and was able to speak 6 languages He was able to beat the salib warriors and made everyone amazed with his strategies during war TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN (MALAYSIA) Born on 8th February 1903 Was involved in a political partywhich wass the United Malays National Organisation He devoted his some of his time to prepare for Cadets Law exam to qualify for promotion He sought and was granted a special audience . He also finalised their draft- proposal and led Malaya to Independece in 1957
MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM ( SAUDI
ARABIA) Born on 15th July 1949 in Dubai Is the 13th ruler of Dubai Was involved in protracted negotiations with the hijackers of JAL 404 Was responsible for the launch of Emirates Airlines and responsible for the creation and growth of a number business. JAMES MADISON( AMERICA ) Was born on 16th March 1751 He drafted the first ten amendents to the Constitution He led the U.S into the War of 1812 Enstablished the United States as an association of sovereign states with a weak central government He worked closely with previous president,George Washington to organize a new federal government Served on the Virginia governers Council of state
MAHATHIR MOHAMAD (MALAYSIA)
Had been politically active since the end of the Japanese occupation of Malaya Argued for the affirmative action for Malays at medical college. He promoted the economic development of the country and was granted the soubriquet of Father of Modernization Is the founder of the company , Proton. ALI KHALMENEI (IRAN) Issued a fatwa saying the production, stockpiling , and use of nuclear weapons are forbidden under Islam. Has been supportive towards scientific progress in Iran. Agreed to a landmark nuclear deal reached with six world powers. Criticized Iranians women right activists and believes that hijab is aimed at honouring women. Called human rights a fundamental principle underlying Islam teachings
KING SALMAN BIN ABDUL AZIZ (SAUDI ARABIA)
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the main group to finance. and arm the rebels fighting against the Syrian government Contributed the development of Riyadh from a mid-sized town into a major urban metropolis. He ordered the arrest of Riyadh beggars who tried to take advantage of the generosity of people. Undertook several foreign tours to strengthen Saudi Arabias relationship with the nation.