Idi Amin: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Butcher of Uganda • Idi Amin Dada Oumee
Born 1924 or 1925 • Uganda
Died August 16, 2003 • Jeddah • Saudi Arabia
Title / Office president (1971-1979), Uganda

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