Politicians who died on May 9

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on May 9. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1997 Rawya Ateya

  Pioneering Egyptian politician who became the first female Arab parliamentarian, breaking significant gender barriers in Middle Eastern...

• 2013 George M. Leader

  American politician who served as the 36th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1955 to 1959, with a distinguished political career and military...