Samuel G. Quahog

President Samuel G. Quahog is an American wizard and, as President of the Magical Congress of the United States of America, the head of the U.S. wizarding government.

Biography
Following the American victory over Liechtenstein on the quarter-finals of the 2014 Quidditch World Cup, the Liechtenstein mascot, a large and gloomy Augurey called Hans, was kidnapped by high-spirited American fans celebrating their team's historic triumph. Hans was put back in his customized pen the following day but not before negotiations for his return reached the highest levels: the Liechtenstein Minister for Magic Otto Obermeier and President Quahog had to exchange terse owls so that the bird was returned home. Even though Quahog termed it was done in a "friendly and cooperative fashion", Obermeier insisted that if any ill effects were discovered on Hans, Liechtenstein would "of course lobby the ICWQC for the USA's immediate disqualification from the World Cup".

Etymology
Samuel is derived from the Hebrew name Shemu'el which could mean either "name of God" or "God has heard". As told in the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament, Samuel was the last of the ruling judges. He led the Israelites during a period of domination by the Philistines, who were ultimately defeated in battle at Mizpah. He later anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel and even later anointed his successor, David.