Politicians who died on February 29

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on February 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1904 Patrick O'Sullivan

  Irish-australian politician (b. 1818).

• 1908 John Hope

  1st marquess of linlithgow, scottish-australian politician, 1st governor-general of australia (b. 1860).

• 1976 Florence P. Dwyer

  American politician (b. 1902).

• 1980 Yigal Allon

  Israeli general and politician, prime minister of israel (b. 1918).