5 Best Leaders in History

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams

Being a leader is not as easy as you think. It demands every ounce of your energy and commitment. It’s not about the power you hold, it is about the responsibility that you are trusted with. There are many people who have made this world a better place to be. Here are 6 best leaders in history, who dedicated their lives for the betterment of people.

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Winston Churchill

1. Winston Churchill

Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century, Winston Churchill led United Kingdom during World War II. He is the only British Prime Minister to have received the Nobel Prize for Literature and was the first person to be made the Honorary Citizen of the United States of America. He was named the Greatest Briton of all times in a 2002 poll.


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Mahatma Gandhi

2. Mahatma Gandhi

Pioneering the use of non-violent resistance through civil disobedience, which he called 'Satyagraha', he shook the very foundation of the British Empire in India during the Indian freedom movement. Officially honored as the 'Father of the Nation' by India, he is often referred to as 'Mahatma', which means, A Great Soul. His birthday, 2nd of October, is celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.


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Nelson Mandela

3. Nelson Mandela

The first South African president to be elected by a fully representative democratic election was an anti-apartheid activist and served 27 years in prison. He has received over 250 awards over 4 decades, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. His birthday, 18th of July, is celebrated as Mandela Day when people and organizations are asked to donate 67 minutes to doing something for others, commemorating Mandela’s 67 year struggle for social justice.


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Abraham Lincoln

4. Abraham Lincoln

He led America through the Civil War which was a constitutional, military and moral crisis. With his attempts, he preserved the Union, ended slavery, and promoted economic and financial modernization. His Gettysburg Address of 1863 became the most quoted speech in American history. He has been consistently ranked as one of the 3 greatest US presidents by scholars and the public.


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Alexander the Great

5. Alexander the Great

He was a Greek king of Macedon, born in 356 BC. He was tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16. By the age of 30, he had established one of the largest empires of ancient world, ranging from the Ionian Sea to the Himalayas. He never faced defeat in any battle. Hence, he was considered one of the most successful commanders in history. The city of Alexandria in Egypt is named after him.


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