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The epithet Mother of the Nation, unlike its male equivalent "Father of the Nation", has seen only occasional use, primarily due to the male-dominated history of nation-building. However, there are a few examples, mostly from the past century or so. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... Father of the Nation is a term used by many countries to describe a political or symbolic leader seen as a founding father of the nation. ... This article or section should be merged with nation-building Nation building is the use of armed force in the aftermath of a conflict to underpin an enduring transition to democracy. ...

Nation Name Dates
England Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother 1900-2002
Finland Tarja Halonen born 1943
Guyana Janet Jagan born 1920
New Zealand Judy Bailey born 1953
Pakistan Fatima Jinnah (Madr-e Millat) 1893-1967
South Africa Winnie Mandela born 1934 or 1936
Wales Katheryn of Berain (Mam Gymru) c. 1540-1591
Zimbabwe Sally Mugabe (Amai) died 1992


 

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