When did Ariel Sharon serve as prime minister of Israel?

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Ariel Sharon served as the prime minister of Israel from 2001 until 2006.1

He was first elected to the position in February 2001. Following a successful reelection campaign in 2003, he continued to lead the country until January 4, 2006, when he was incapacitated by a massive stroke. Although he technically remained in office for a short period thereafter, his deputy, Ehud Olmert, assumed his powers and formally succeeded him as prime minister in April 2006.23