Mohamed ElBaradei

Egyptian politician, Nobel laureate

Mohamed ElBaradei - Egyptian politician, Nobel laureate
Born

June 17th, 1942
82 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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