Political LeaderGeorgian1878 – 1953
Joseph Stalin
Soviet dictator, WWII leader, responsible for millions of deaths
Biography
General Secretary of the Soviet Union from 1922 to 1953, Stalin industrialized the Soviet economy and led the country through World War II. He is responsible for millions of deaths through political purges, forced collectivization, and the Gulag system.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Georgian
Born
1878
Died
1953
Thinking about the name
Jospeh
Hebrew origin
“An alternate spelling of Joseph, the Hebrew name meaning 'God will increase.' This non-standard spelling may reflect mishearings or family-specific variations, though it lacks the established usage of the traditional form.”