Politicians who died on October 20

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on October 20. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

  • John Tonkin
    1995 John Tonkin

    Australian politician who served as the 20th Premier of Western Australia, playing a significant role in the state's mid-20th century...

  • Farooq Leghari
    2010 Farooq Leghari

    Farooq Leghari was the 8th President of Pakistan, serving from 1993 to 1998.

  • Wim Kok
    2018 Wim Kok

    Prominent Dutch politician who served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1994 to 2002, leading the Dutch Labour Party and playing a...

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