Politicians who died on April 23

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on April 23. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2007 Boris Yeltsin

  First democratically elected president of Russia who played a crucial role in the transition from Soviet communism to a democratic system.

• 2011 Tom King

  Baron King of Bridgwater, a prominent British politician who served as Secretary of State for Defence during a significant period in British...