Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein was the fifth president of Iraq and served as prime minister, known for his dictatorial rule and unsuccessful wars.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

April 28, 1937

Star Sign :

Taurus

Death Date:

December 30, 2006

Age :

69

Birthplace :

Tikrit District, Iraq

Saddam Hussein (1937-2006) was an Iraqi politician and revolutionary who held the position of Iraq’s fifth president from 1979 to 2003. He was notorious for his harsh rule and engagement in expensive, unsuccessful wars against neighboring nations. Climbing the ranks of the Baath political party, Hussein eventually assumed a dictatorial presidency. Although some Arabs viewed him as a strongman, the majority of Iraqis detested his authoritarianism. His regime was characterized by human rights violations, including the use of chemical weapons on his own citizens. Additionally, Hussein nationalized Iraq’s oil industry and established the Ba’ath Party. He was ultimately ousted from power during the US-led War in Iraq.