Saddam Hussein
Iraqi President and military leader
Born
April 28th, 1937
88 years ago
Died
December 30th, 2006
18 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Iraq
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Served as the 5th President of Iraq from 1979 until 2003. Played a significant role in the Ba'ath Party and became a leading figure in Iraq's politics during the late 20th century. Oversaw the Iran-Iraq War from 1980 to 1988 and initiated the Gulf War in 1990 by invading Kuwait. After the 2003 invasion of Iraq by a coalition led by the United States, was captured, tried for crimes against humanity, and executed in 2006.
Served as President of Iraq from 1979 to 2003
Led Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War
Initiated the invasion of Kuwait in 1990
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