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Fuad Masum

7th President of the Republic of Iraq

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Muhammad Fuad Masum Hurami is an Iraqi Kurdish politician who served as the president of Iraq from 24 July 2014 to 2 October 2018. He was elected as president following the 2014 parliamentary election. Masum is the second non-Arab president of Iraq, succeeding Jalal Talabani, also Kurdish, and was a confidant of Talabani.

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Born
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Place of birth
Koy Sanjaq wd
Citizenship
Iraq wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, philosopher wd
Political party
Kurdistan Democratic Party (1964–1975), Iraqi Communist Party (1962–1964), Patriotic Union of Kurdistan wd
Education
Al-Azhar University, University of Baghdad wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Iraq (24 July 2014 – 2 October 2018)
  • Speaker of Council of Representatives of Iraq (14 June 2010 – 11 November 2010)
  • Member of the Transitional National Assembly (2004–2005)

Questions

When was Fuad Masum born?
Fuad Masum was born on 1 January 1938 in Koy Sanjaq.
What positions has Fuad Masum held?
Positions held by Fuad Masum include: President of Iraq (2014–2018); Speaker of Council of Representatives of Iraq (2010–2010); Member of the Transitional National Assembly (2004–2005).
Where did Fuad Masum study?
Fuad Masum was educated at Al-Azhar University, University of Baghdad.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Fuad Masum · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q17410819 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Fuad Masum 2018.jpg by Zoheir Seidanloo (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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