Medvedev then nominated Minnikhanov to succeed Shaimiev on 27 January 2010.

Becoming a successful writer he nominated himself to succeed Robert Penn Warren as the nation's laureate.

Mr. Tudjman's party has not said whom it will nominate to succeed him.

"Eleven occasions, I believe, sir, including a private interview when Dr. Andrews nominated you to succeed him."

He nominated Beattie to succeed him, a motion that was passed.

As part of the deal, Smythe resigned as president and managing director, nominating Stafford to succeed him.

He is a candidate nominated to succeed the throne by Balberith.

Some analysts say the agreement's failure could also shape his crucial decision on which of the quietly rivalrous aides he will nominate to succeed him.

President Bush has now announced that he will nominate James Comey to succeed her.

Beckett was in turn nominated to succeed Angiolini as Solicitor General.