Sagadat Nurmagambetov

Kazakh General and Politician

Sagadat Nurmagambetov - Kazakh General and Politician
Born

1924
101 years ago

Died

September 24th, 2013
12 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Kazakhstan

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Service in the Soviet armed forces included participation in the Second World War. After the war, significant military career followed, culminating in the position of the Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan from 1992 to 1996. Involved in the establishment of the national military forces after the country gained independence. Engaged in various political roles, contributing to military reforms and defense policy development during the transition of Kazakhstan to a sovereign state.

Served as Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan

Participated in the Second World War

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