Politicians who died on August 31

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on August 31. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2012 Sergey Sokolov

  Prominent Soviet military commander and politician who served as the 6th Minister of Defence of the Soviet Union, with a significant role in...

• 2015 Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu

  3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, a prominent English nobleman who was instrumental in preserving automotive heritage by founding the National...