LES IZMOR

Les Izmor (7/12/1905 - 23/12/1990) was a Pharonian politician, Nobel Prize Laureate, Pharos Premier (1958-60) and Diacrian Prime Minister (1960-1975). Born in Forel,DIA, the son of a tailor, Les studied Astronomy in the Diacrian University of Satemberg, but he also obtained a Bachelor degree in Political Science in 1929 and an MBA in 1932. He continued straight on with his graduate studies, but he was also involved in politics with the NDP, being elected as MP for Diacria in 1939. When the liberals came in to power, he served as Secretary of External Affairs in Peter van Karstens' government. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1957 for his work in establishing the peacekeeping operation in the Suez crisis of 1957, a  concept of his suggestion in the UN. When Peter van Karstens was assassinated in 1958, he became Premier of the Dominion, but opted to become Diacria's Prime Minister when the Federation of Diacria was established on 28 March 1960. He also served as President of the Joint Council for 2 years (1969-70). He was the author of several books about international and Pharonian politics.