Politicians who died on May 12

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on May 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2017 Mauno Koivisto

  Prominent Finnish politician who served as the ninth President of Finland from 1982 to 1994, playing a crucial role during the late Cold War...

• 2018 Tessa Jowell

  Prominent British Labour Party politician who served as a Member of Parliament and was known for her significant contributions to public...