When was Jalal Talabani born?

Jalal Talabani was born on 12 November 1933 in Kelkan.

What positions has Jalal Talabani held?

Positions held by Jalal Talabani include: President of Iraq (2005–2014); Prime Minister of Iraq (2003–2003).

Where did Jalal Talabani study?

Jalal Talabani was educated at University of Baghdad.

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Jalal Talabani

Iraqi politician (1933-2017)

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Jalal Talabani (Kurdish: جەلال تاڵەبانی, romanized: Celal Talebanî, Arabic: جلال طالباني, romanized: Jalāl Ṭālabānī; 1933 – 3 October 2017) was an Iraqi Kurdish politician who served as the 6th president of Iraq from 2005 to 2014, as well as the president of the Governing Council of Iraq.

Quick facts

Born: 12 November 1933 wd
Place of birth: Kelkan wd
Died: 3 October 2017 wd
Place of death: Berlin wd
Citizenship: Iraq wd
Occupation: politician, jurist, lawyer wd
Political party: Patriotic Union of Kurdistan wd
Education: University of Baghdad wd
Spouse: Hero Ibrahim Ahmed wd

Positions held wd

President of Iraq (7 April 2005 – 24 July 2014)
Prime Minister of Iraq (1 November 2003 – 30 November 2003)

Awards wd

Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights

About

Talabani was the founder and secretary-general of one of the main Kurdish political parties, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). He was a prominent member of the Interim Iraq Governing Council, which was established following the overthrow of Saddam Hussein in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Talabani was an advocate for Kurdish rights and democracy in Iraq for more than 50 years.

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When was Jalal Talabani born?: Jalal Talabani was born on 12 November 1933 in Kelkan.
What positions has Jalal Talabani held?: Positions held by Jalal Talabani include: President of Iraq (2005–2014); Prime Minister of Iraq (2003–2003).
Where did Jalal Talabani study?: Jalal Talabani was educated at University of Baghdad.

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