Mohamed ElBaradei
Egyptian politician, Nobel laureate
Born
June 17th, 1942
83 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Egypt
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Born in 1942, a prominent Egyptian politician and diplomat served as Vice President of Egypt in 2013. Led the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1997 to 2009, advocating for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005, alongside the IAEA, for efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Engaged in Egyptian politics during the 2011 revolution and thereafter, pushing for democratic reforms in the country.
Served as Vice President of Egypt in 2013
Led the IAEA from 1997 to 2009
Received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005
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