Presidents · Head-to-head
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf vs Islam Karimov
Yes — based on their recorded years, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born 1938) and Islam Karimov (1938–2016) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf served as President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018, becoming the first elected female head of state in Africa, and shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 for her work toward peace and women's rights.
Key achievements
- Became the first elected female head of state in Africa upon taking office in 2006.
- Led Liberia's recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Second Liberian Civil War.
- Worked closely with peace activist Leymah Gbowee to promote women's inclusion in governance.
- Shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 with Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman.
Fast fact
Sirleaf's 2005 election made her the first woman ever elected as a head of state in Africa, and she went on to lead Liberia's recovery efforts following years of devastating civil war.
Full profile of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf →Islam Karimov
Islam Karimov served as the first president of independent Uzbekistan from 1991 until his death in 2016, leading a government that international human rights organizations widely characterized as highly authoritarian.
Key achievements
- Became First Secretary of the Communist Party of Uzbekistan in 1989.
- Became the first president of independent Uzbekistan upon its 1991 independence.
- Governed Uzbekistan continuously until his death in 2016.
- Presided over Uzbekistan's transition from Soviet republic to independent state.
Fast fact
Karimov led Uzbekistan continuously for 25 years after independence, and organizations including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International documented extensive human rights concerns throughout his presidency.
Full profile of Islam Karimov →Who lived first, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf or Islam Karimov?
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born 1938) lived first, before Islam Karimov (1938–2016), based on their recorded years.
Were Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Islam Karimov contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (born 1938) and Islam Karimov (1938–2016) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Islam Karimov have in common?
Both Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Islam Karimov are grouped among our Presidents figures and lived during the Modern Era.