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Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i

President of Iraq (1904-1965)

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Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i (Arabic: مُحَمَّد نَجِيب الرَّبِيعِيّ; also spelled Al-Rubaiy; 1904–1965) was an Iraqi military officer and politician who served as the first president of Iraq, from 14 July 1958 to 8 February 1963. Together with Abdul Karim Qasim, he was one of the leaders of the 14 July Revolution that toppled King Faisal II and the Hashemite Iraqi monarchy in 1958.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Baghdad wd
Died
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Place of death
Baghdad wd
Citizenship
Ottoman Iraq, Kingdom of Iraq wd
Occupation
politician, military officer, president wd
Political party
independent politician wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Iraq (14 July 1958 – 8 February 1963)

About

While Qasim became prime minister and held most of the power, Ar-Ruba'i was elected head of state with the title of Chairman of the Sovereignty Council. The Sovereignty Council had a representative from each of the communal/ethnic groups. Ar-Ruba'i represented the Sunni community.

In 1963, Qasim was deposed in the Ramadan Revolution. This led Ar-Ruba'i to retire from politics, and he eventually died in 1965.

Questions

When was Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i born?
Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i was born on 14 July 1904 in Baghdad.
What positions has Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i held?
Positions held by Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i include: President of Iraq (1958–1963).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q1193377 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: الربيعي.jpg by حكومة الجمهورية العراقية (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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