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Mohamed Boudiaf

Algerian politician (1919–1992)

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Mohamed Boudiaf, also called Si Tayeb el Watani, was an Algerian politician and statesman, and one of the founders of the revolutionary National Liberation Front (FLN) that led the Algerian War of Independence (1954–1962). Boudiaf was exiled soon after Algeria's independence and did not go back to Algeria for 27 years. He returned in 1992 to accept his appointed position of Chairman of the High Council of State, but he was assassinated four months later.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Ouled Madhi wd
Died
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Place of death
Annaba wd
Citizenship
Algeria, France wd
Occupation
politician, writer wd
Political party
Party of the Socialist Revolution (1962–1992), National Liberation Front (1954–1962) wd
Spouse
Fatiha Boudiaf wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Algeria (16 January 1992 – 29 June 1992)

Awards wd

  • Croix de guerre 1939–1945
  • Médaille militaire
  • National Order of Merit

Questions

When was Mohamed Boudiaf born?
Mohamed Boudiaf was born on 23 June 1919 in Ouled Madhi.
What positions has Mohamed Boudiaf held?
Positions held by Mohamed Boudiaf include: President of Algeria (1992–1992).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mohamed Boudiaf · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q314691 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Mohamed Boudiaf.jpg by Algeria Press Service (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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