Hafez al-Assad: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Ḥāfiẓ al-Assad |
|---|---|
| Born | October 6, 1930 • Syria |
| Died | June 10, 2000 (aged 69) • Damascus • Syria |
| Title / Office | president (1971-2000), Syria |
| Political Affiliation | Baʿath Party |
| Notable Family Members | son Bashar al-Assad |
| Role In | Persian Gulf War • Yom Kippur War |
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