Clash Royale CLAN TAG #URR8PPP "Founding fathers" redirects here. For the founding fathers of the United States, see Founding Fathers of the United States. For the founding fathers of the European Union, see Founding fathers of the European Union. "Founding Father" redirects here. For the short story by Isaac Asimov, see Founding Father (short story). Further information: Father of the Country and Father of the Nation The following list of national founding figures is a record, by country, of people who were credited with establishing their nation. National founders are typically those who played an influential role in setting up the systems of governance, (i.e., political system form of government, and constitution), of the country. They can also be military leaders of a war of independence that led to the existence of the country. Contents 1 Africa 1.1 Cape Verde 1.2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1.3 Egypt 1.4 Guinea 1.5 Ghana 1.6 ...