Politicians who died on March 5

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

• 1950 Roman Shukhevych

  Ukrainian military and political leader who was a prominent figure in the Ukrainian Insurgent Army during World War II and the resistance...

• 1953 Joseph Stalin

  Joseph Stalin was a Soviet revolutionary and political leader who governed the Soviet Union as its dictator from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953. He was a central figure in the creation of the Soviet state, overseeing rapid industrialization, the collectivization of agriculture, and significant political repression. His rule transformed the USSR into a global superpower but at great … [bio]

• 2013 Hugo Chávez

  Controversial Venezuelan political leader who served as president from 1999 to 2013, known for his socialist policies, anti-imperialist...