When was Hosni Mubarak born?

Hosni Mubarak was born on 4 May 1928 in Kafr el-Muṣīlḥa.

What positions has Hosni Mubarak held?

Positions held by Hosni Mubarak include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2009–2011); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1993–1994); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1989–1990); President of Egypt (1981–2011); Prime Minister of Egypt (1981–1982).

Where did Hosni Mubarak study?

Hosni Mubarak was educated at Egyptian Military College, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, Supreme Military Institute of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, M.V. Frunze Military Academy.

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Hosni Mubarak

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President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011

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Muhammad Hosni El Sayed Mubarak (4 May 1928 – 25 February 2020) was an Egyptian politician and military officer who served as the fourth president of Egypt from 1981 until his resignation in 2011, following the Egyptian revolution. He was previously the seventh vice president under President Anwar Sadat from 1975 until his accession to the presidency, and the 41st prime minister from 1981 to 1982. Before he entered politics, Mubarak was a career officer in the Egyptian Air Force. He served as its commander from 1972 to 1975 and rose to the rank of air chief marshal in 1973.

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Born: 4 May 1928 wd
Place of birth: Kafr el-Muṣīlḥa wd
Died: 25 February 2020 wd
Place of death: Cairo wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Egypt, Republic of Egypt wd
Occupation: politician, aircraft pilot, military personnel, vice president, president, military officer wd
Political party: National Democratic Party, Arab Socialist Union wd
Education: Egyptian Military College, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, Supreme Military Institute of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, M.V. Frunze Military Academy wd
Spouse: Suzanne Mubarak wd

Positions held wd

Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (16 July 2009 – 11 February 2011)
chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (28 June 1993 – 13 June 1994)
chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (24 July 1989 – 9 July 1990)
President of Egypt (14 October 1981 – 11 February 2011)
Prime Minister of Egypt (7 October 1981 – 2 January 1982)
Vice President of Egypt (16 April 1975 – 14 October 1981)
prime minister

Awards wd

Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1995)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Order of the Nile
Order of the Republic
Order of Merit
Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (1983)
Order of the Golden Eagle
Knight of the Seraphim
Order of the Elephant (1986)
Order of the National Flag
Grand Collar of the Order of Good Hope
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland
Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Order of State of Republic of Turkey
honorary doctor of the Peking University (1999)

About

After Sadat was assassinated in 1981, Mubarak assumed the presidency in a single-candidate referendum, and renewed his term through single-candidate referendums in 1987, 1993, and 1999. Under United States pressure, Mubarak held the country's first multi-party election in 2005, which he won. In 1989, he succeeded in reinstating Egypt's membership in the Arab League, which had been frozen since the Camp David Accords with Israel, and in returning the Arab League's headquarters back to Cairo. He was known for his supportive stance on the Israeli–Palestinian peace process, in addition to his role in the Gulf War. Despite providing stability and reasons for economic growth, his rule was repressive. The state of emergency, which had not been lifted since the 1967 war, stifled political opposition, the security services became known for their brutality, and corruption became widespread.

Mubarak stepped down during the 2011 Egyptian revolution after 18 days of demonstrations, transferring power to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. He was later ordered to stand trial on charges of killing peaceful protesters during the revolution. These trials began on 3 August 2011, making him the first Arab leader to be tried in his own country in an ordinary court of law. On 2 June 2012, an Egyptian court…

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When was Hosni Mubarak born?: Hosni Mubarak was born on 4 May 1928 in Kafr el-Muṣīlḥa.
What positions has Hosni Mubarak held?: Positions held by Hosni Mubarak include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2009–2011); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1993–1994); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1989–1990); President of Egypt (1981–2011); Prime Minister of Egypt (1981–1982).
Where did Hosni Mubarak study?: Hosni Mubarak was educated at Egyptian Military College, Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, Supreme Military Institute of the Armed Forces of the Kyrgyz Republic, M.V. Frunze Military Academy.

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