When was Islam Karimov born?

Islam Karimov was born on 30 January 1938 in Samarkand.

What positions has Islam Karimov held?

Positions held by Islam Karimov include: President of Uzbekistan (1991–2016); Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1990–1991); president.

Where did Islam Karimov study?

Islam Karimov was educated at Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent State University of Economics.

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Islam Karimov

1st President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (1938–2016)

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Islam Abduganiyevich Karimov was an Uzbek politician who served as the first president of Uzbekistan, from the country's independence in 1991 until his death in 2016. He was the First Secretary of the Communist Party of Uzbekistan from 1989 to 1991, the last to hold the post. The party was reconstituted as the People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan (O‘zXDP); which Karimov led until 1996. He was the President of the Uzbek SSR from 24 March 1990 until he declared the independence of Uzbekistan on 1 September 1991.

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Born: 30 January 1938 wd
Place of birth: Samarkand wd
Died: 2 September 2016 wd
Place of death: Tashkent wd
Citizenship: Soviet Union, Uzbekistan wd
Occupation: politician, statesperson wd
Political party: Communist Party of Uzbekistan, Communist Party of the Soviet Union, People's Democratic Party of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan Liberal Democratic Party wd
Education: Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent State University of Economics wd
Spouse: Tatyana Karimova wd
Official website: fondkarimov.uz wd
Social media: YouTube wd

Positions held wd

President of Uzbekistan (1 September 1991 – 2 September 2016)
Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (14 July 1990 – 14 September 1991)
president

Awards wd

Cross of Recognition
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Order of Friendship of Peoples
Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
Hero of Uzbekistan
Order of "Mustakillik"
Order of Outstanding Merit
Order of Friendship
Order of Amir Temur
Grand Cross with collar of the Order of Vytautas the Great
Order of Stara Planina
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 the Golden Eagle
Order of the Golden Fleece

Questions

When was Islam Karimov born?: Islam Karimov was born on 30 January 1938 in Samarkand.
What positions has Islam Karimov held?: Positions held by Islam Karimov include: President of Uzbekistan (1991–2016); Member of the Politburo of the CPSU Central Committee (1990–1991); president.
Where did Islam Karimov study?: Islam Karimov was educated at Tashkent State Technical University, Tashkent State University of Economics.

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