When was Houari Boumédiène born?

Houari Boumédiène was born on 23 August 1932 in Guelma.

What positions has Houari Boumédiène held?

Positions held by Houari Boumédiène include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1973–1976); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1968–1969); President of Algeria (1965–1978).

Where did Houari Boumédiène study?

Houari Boumédiène was educated at Al-Azhar University.

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Houari Boumédiène

Head of State of Algeria from 1965 to 1978

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Houari Boumédiène was an Algerian military officer, revolutionary, and politician who was the second head of state of independent Algeria from 1965 until his death in 1978. He served as Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of Algeria from 19 June 1965 until 12 December 1976 and thereafter as president of Algeria until his death. At age 32, Boumédiène remains the youngest person to serve as head of state of Algeria.

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Born: 23 August 1932 wd
Place of birth: Guelma wd
Died: 27 December 1978 wd
Place of death: Algiers wd
Citizenship: Algeria wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel wd
Political party: National Liberation Front wd
Education: Al-Azhar University wd

Positions held wd

Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (5 September 1973 – 16 August 1976)
chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (13 September 1968 – 6 September 1969)
President of Algeria (20 June 1965 – 27 December 1978)

Awards wd

Order of José Martí
Algerian National Order of Merit, Grand Master rank

Questions

When was Houari Boumédiène born?: Houari Boumédiène was born on 23 August 1932 in Guelma.
What positions has Houari Boumédiène held?: Positions held by Houari Boumédiène include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (1973–1976); chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1968–1969); President of Algeria (1965–1978).
Where did Houari Boumédiène study?: Houari Boumédiène was educated at Al-Azhar University.

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