Politicians who died on July 19

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on July 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1947 Aung San

  Burmese independence leader who played a pivotal role in Burma's struggle for freedom from British colonial rule.

• 1947 Lyuh Woon-hyung

  South korean politician (b. 1886).

• 2004 Zenkō Suzuki

  Japanese politician who served as the 70th Prime Minister of Japan from 1980 to 1982, playing a significant role in Japanese politics during...

• 2012 Omar Suleiman

  Prominent Egyptian intelligence chief and politician who served as the 16th Vice President of Egypt during the final days of Hosni Mubarak's...