10. Le Duc Tho
Le Duc Tho, born on October 14, 1911, in Nam Ha province, Vietnam, was a prominent North Vietnamese politician and diplomat. As the chief negotiator for North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, he engaged in extensive peace talks with U.S. National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Their efforts culminated in the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, leading to a ceasefire and the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Vietnam. In recognition of their diplomatic achievements, both Tho and Kissinger were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973. However, Tho declined the prize, citing the ongoing violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. and the absence of peace in Vietnam (nobelprize.org). He remained a member of the Politburo until 1986 and passed away on October 13, 1990, in Hanoi.
