When was Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz born?

Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz was born on 20 February 1913 in Baghdad.

What positions has Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz held?

Positions held by Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz include: President of Iraq (1966–1966); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1965–1965); Prime Minister of Iraq (1965–1966); Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (1965–1965); Secretary General of OPEC.

Where did Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz study?

Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz was educated at University of Baghdad, King's College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law.

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Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz

Iraqi politician, academic and pan-Arab nationalist (1913–1973)

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Abdul Rahman al-Bazzaz (Arabic: عبد الرحمن البزاز;‎ 20 February 1913 – 28 June 1973) was an Iraqi politician, reformist and writer who served as prime minister of Iraq from 1965 to 1966 and as the interim president in 1966.

Quick facts

Born: 20 February 1913 wd
Place of birth: Baghdad wd
Died: 28 June 1973 wd
Place of death: Baghdad wd
Citizenship: Iraq wd
Occupation: judge, politician, diplomat, university teacher, writer, jurist wd
Political party: Ba'ath Party wd
Education: University of Baghdad, King's College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law wd

Positions held wd

President of Iraq (13 April 1966 – 16 April 1966)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (6 November 1965 – 11 December 1965)
Prime Minister of Iraq (21 September 1965 – 9 August 1966)
Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (6 September 1965 – 24 September 1965)
Secretary General of OPEC
ambassador

About

A pan-Arab nationalist politician, Al-Bazzaz served as the Dean of Baghdad Law College prior to his appointment as prime minister. His main political project was the professionalization of the government through increasing access to civilian expertise. That civic agenda came at the expense of the military. Following the 1968 coup in Iraq, Al-Bazzaz was charged by the Ba'athist government for participating in dissident activities against the government, and he was tortured and imprisoned for fifteen months. Al-Bazzaz was released because of illness in 1970 and moved to London for treatment. He died in Baghdad on 28 June 1973.

Questions

When was Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz born?: Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz was born on 20 February 1913 in Baghdad.
What positions has Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz held?: Positions held by Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz include: President of Iraq (1966–1966); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1965–1965); Prime Minister of Iraq (1965–1966); Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (1965–1965); Secretary General of OPEC.
Where did Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz study?: Abdul-Rahman al-Bazzaz was educated at University of Baghdad, King's College London, The Dickson Poon School of Law.

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