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Abdelkrim al-Khatib

Activist and politician in Morocco

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Abdelkrim al-Khatib was a Moroccan surgeon, politician and activist. He was a co-founder of the Popular Movement and later founded the Constitutional and Democratic Popular Movement (CDPM), which was renamed the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in 1998. He served as the president the House of Representatives from 1963 to 1965. He also held several ministerial positions.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
El Jadida wd
Died
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Place of death
Rabat wd
Citizenship
Morocco wd
Occupation
physician, surgeon, politician, activist, independence activist wd
Political party
Justice and Development Party (1998–2008), Democratic and constitutional popular movement (1967–1998), Popular Movement (1957–1967), Istiqlal Party (1944–1957) wd

Positions held wd

  • president (1963–1965)
  • Minister of Health and Social Protection

Awards wd

  • Grand Officer of the Order of the Throne (2006)

Questions

When was Abdelkrim al-Khatib born?
Abdelkrim al-Khatib was born on 2 March 1921 in El Jadida.
What positions has Abdelkrim al-Khatib held?
Positions held by Abdelkrim al-Khatib include: president (1963–1965); Minister of Health and Social Protection.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Abdelkrim al-Khatib · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2821129 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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