Hafez al-Assad
Syrian general and 20th President
Born
October 6th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
June 10th, 2000
25 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Syria
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Born in 1930, a Syrian general rose to prominence within the military and eventually became the 20th President of Syria in 1971. His leadership marked the establishment of a one-party state under the Ba'ath Party. Policies oriented towards socialism and Arab nationalism characterized his presidency. He oversaw significant changes in the Syrian economy and military structure, as well as regional conflict, particularly regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Lebanon.
Served as President of Syria from 1971 to 2000
Founded the Ba'ath Party's dominance in Syrian politics
Supervised military campaigns in the Lebanese Civil War
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