Saddam Hussein: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Ṣaddām Ḥusayn al-Tikrītī • Ṣaddām Ḥusayn |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1937 • Iraq |
| Died | December 30, 2006 (aged 69) • Baghdad • Iraq |
| Title / Office | president (1979-2003), Iraq |
| Political Affiliation | Baʿath Party |
| Notable Family Members | son Uday Hussein • son Qusay Hussein |
| Role In | Iran-Iraq War • Iraq War • Persian Gulf War |
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