# Hasan al-Lawzi

_Yemeni writer and politician (1952–2020)_

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> Hasan Ahmad al-Lawzi was a Yemeni politician and writer. He was the Minister of Information.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sanaa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P19))
- **Died:** 13 July 2020 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P570))
- **Place of death:** Cairo ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Yemen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; diplomat; writer; poet; lyricist; songwriter ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P106))
- **Education:** Al-Azhar University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Yemen (4 June 2011 – 23 August 2011); Minister of Information (since 11 February 2006); Minister of Information (30 May 1993 – 6 October 1994); Minister of Culture (24 May 1990 – 30 May 1993) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436#P39))

## Questions

**When was Hasan al-Lawzi born?**  
Hasan al-Lawzi was born on 1952 in Sanaa.

**What positions has Hasan al-Lawzi held?**  
Positions held by Hasan al-Lawzi include: Prime Minister of Yemen (2011–2011); Minister of Information (since 11 February 2006); Minister of Information (1993–1994); Minister of Culture (1990–1993).

**Where did Hasan al-Lawzi study?**  
Hasan al-Lawzi was educated at Al-Azhar University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hasan al-Lawzi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasan_al-Lawzi) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2784436](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2784436) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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