Quirky facts about world leaders

Ho Chi Minh has been the leading figure of the Vietnam Independence Army against both the French and the Americans for many years. In his youth, however, his occupation may be surprising to some, but what was it?

It’s fair to say that speaking in front of large audiences was not something that phased the former President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, when he came into office, but why?

Years ago, millions of Italians held their breath while Matteo Renzi prepared to work his magic. Despite the fact he wasn’t the Italian President yet, the Italians were highly entertained by his TV appearance. But why was he on prime time TV?

The bullfighting weekly bloodbaths are always a focal point for Spanish culture.. In 2012 the conservative President, Mariano Rajoy did something serious about it, but what action did he take?

Le President of France, Francois Hollande, has been given the rather charming sobriquet, “pizza delivery boy” during his presidency, but why?

Swedish President Stefan Löfven knows the meaning of hard work.What did he do in his youth to make him so assiduous?

Mr Nikita Chruščёv, former Soviet Leader, worked with animals in his youth but what was his job title?

During his time in office, Norway’s President, Jens Stoltenberg, wanted some real time feedback on his agenda; how did he go about getting it?

American President Jimmy Carter was quite the nature lover and this is reflected in what he did before he got into politics.

Anibal Cavaco Silva, the Portuguese President, had a hard time at school. In fact, his father was forced to take action to make his son focus on his studies. What did he do?