When was Hafez al-Assad born?

Hafez al-Assad was born on 6 October 1930 in Qardaha.

What positions has Hafez al-Assad held?

Positions held by Hafez al-Assad include: President of Syria (1971–2000); President of Syria (1971–1971); Prime Minister of Syria (1970–1971); Minister of Defense of Syria (1966–1972).

Where did Hafez al-Assad study?

Hafez al-Assad was educated at Homs Military Academy, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia.

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Hafez al-Assad

President of Syria from 1971 to 2000

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Hafez al-Assad was a Syrian politician and military officer who served as the president of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. He was previously the prime minister from 1970 to 1971 as well as the regional secretary of the regional command of the Syrian regional branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party and secretary general of the National Command of the Ba'ath Party from 1970 until his death. Assad was a key participant in the 1963 Syrian coup d'état, which brought the Syrian regional branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party to power. The party ruled for over six decades until it was overthrown in 2024, under the leadership of his son Bashar al-Assad.

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Born: 6 October 1930 wd
Place of birth: Qardaha wd
Died: 10 June 2000 wd
Place of death: Damascus wd
Citizenship: Ba'athist Syria wd
Occupation: fighter pilot, politician, lieutenant general wd
Political party: Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region wd
Education: Homs Military Academy, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia wd
Spouse: Anisa Makhlouf wd

Positions held wd

President of Syria (12 March 1971 – 10 June 2000)
President of Syria (22 February 1971 – 11 March 1971)
Prime Minister of Syria (21 November 1970 – 3 April 1971)
Minister of Defense of Syria (23 February 1966 – 22 March 1972)

Awards wd

Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria
Collar of the Order of the White Lion
Grand Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta
Hero of the Soviet Union
Order of Civil Merit , 4th Class (Syria)
Order of Civil Merit , 1st Class (Syria)

Questions

When was Hafez al-Assad born?: Hafez al-Assad was born on 6 October 1930 in Qardaha.
What positions has Hafez al-Assad held?: Positions held by Hafez al-Assad include: President of Syria (1971–2000); President of Syria (1971–1971); Prime Minister of Syria (1970–1971); Minister of Defense of Syria (1966–1972).
Where did Hafez al-Assad study?: Hafez al-Assad was educated at Homs Military Academy, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia.

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