decorated war antaginist and more

Greetings

My name is Michael and I have been fascinated with Riddle, word puzzles and trivia ponds as long as I can remember.

I would like to share some of my own Riddle/trivia ponds with you (1 and 2 are real persons) -

1. My name is similar to that of a profession. Although I was against war, I was decorated for my participation in one. I begun my political activity in one continent but fought in a second against a country in a third continent. Who am I?

2. I fought in 3 continents. I ruled on a land which I wasn't born in. Although I was a dictator, I brought the message of liberty to the land I conquered. Who am I?

3. One of us is made from the other. We were both symbols of sports groups which almost destroyed our state capitol. What are we?

Answers, Questions, remarks and corrections will be more then welcomed.

Enjoy

Michael (Ben Qedem)

p.s. - As you can probably see, English is not my first language so feel free to correct me in any form or manner.