# Pervez Musharraf

_Pakistani soldier and politician (1943-2023)_

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> Pervez Musharraf was a Pakistani army general and politician who ruled Pakistan from 1999 to 2008, first as Chief Executive and then as President. He was born in Delhi, the son of a career diplomat, and rose through the ranks of the Pakistan Army to become Chief of the Army Staff in October 1998, appointed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 11 August 1943 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Delhi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P19))
- **Died:** 5 February 2023 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P570))
- **Place of death:** American Hospital Dubai ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P20))
- **Citizenship:** British Raj; Pakistan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; financier; military personnel; soldier ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P106))
- **Political party:** All-Pakistan Muslim League (2010–2023); Pakistan Muslim League (until 2010) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P102))
- **Education:** Forman Christian College; Pakistan Military Academy; National Defence University; Royal College of Defence Studies; St Patrick's High School, Karachi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P69))
- **Spouse:** Sehba Musharraf ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P26))
- **Official website:** generalpervezmusharraf.com ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P856))
- **Positions held:** President of Pakistan (20 June 2001 – 18 August 2008); Prime Minister of Pakistan (12 October 1999 – 21 November 2002); Federal Minister for Defence (12 October 1999 – 23 October 2002); Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (8 October 1998 – 7 October 2001); Chief of Army Staff (6 October 1998 – 28 November 2007) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P39))
- **Awards:** Sitara-i-Imtiaz; Order of Zayed; Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence; Tamgha-i-Basalat; Imtiazi Sanad; Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** P_Musharraf ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P2002))
- **Facebook:** pervezmusharraf ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Pervez Musharraf born?**  
Pervez Musharraf was born on 11 August 1943 in Delhi.

**What positions has Pervez Musharraf held?**  
Positions held by Pervez Musharraf include: President of Pakistan (2001–2008); Prime Minister of Pakistan (1999–2002); Federal Minister for Defence (1999–2002); Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (1998–2001); Chief of Army Staff (1998–2007).

**Where did Pervez Musharraf study?**  
Pervez Musharraf was educated at Forman Christian College, Pakistan Military Academy, National Defence University, Royal College of Defence Studies.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Pervez Musharraf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pervez_Musharraf) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): परवेज मुशर्रफ](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%B5%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%9C_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AB) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q40495](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40495) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Pervez Musharraf - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos - 2008 (cropped).jpg by World Economic Forum (CC BY-SA 2.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pervez_Musharraf_-_World_Economic_Forum_Annual_Meeting_Davos_-_2008_(cropped).jpg)

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