Politicians who died on October 4

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on October 4. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2013 Võ Nguyên Giáp

  Võ Nguyên Giáp was a legendary Vietnamese general who played a crucial role in Vietnam's independence struggles against French colonialism...

• 2014 Jean-Claude Duvalier

  Haitian dictator known as 'Baby Doc' who succeeded his father François Duvalier and ruled Haiti from 1971 to 1986, continuing the brutal...