Ahmad al-Khatib

Politician

1933 – 1971

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Who was Ahmad al-Khatib?

Ahmad Hasan al-Khatib was a Syrian politician. He was a ceremonial head of state of Syria, appointed by Hafez al-Assad to replace the ousted president Nureddin al-Atassi. Ahmad al-Khatib was a civilian member of the ruling Ba'ath party and served as president for only four months. His position was subsequently filled by Assad. He then became the speaker of the Syrian parliament. He died in Damascus, Syria in 1982.

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Born
1933
As-Suwayda
Religion
  • Islam
  • Sunni Islam
Died
Feb 22, 1971
Damascus

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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