Politicians who died on August 5

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on August 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1992 Robert Muldoon

  Prominent New Zealand politician who served as Prime Minister from 1975 to 1984, known for his bold personality and significant influence in...

• 1998 Todor Zhivkov

  Todor Zhivkov was a prominent Bulgarian communist leader who served as the First Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party and de facto...

• 2011 Andrzej Lepper

  Polish politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Poland and was a prominent controversial political figure known for his radical...