Ilich Ramírez Sánchez
Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, known as 'Carlos the Jackal,' is a notorious Venezuelan terrorist and revolutionary who gained infamy for his involvement in over 100 terrorist attacks and the deaths of approximately 2,000 people. Captured in 1994 in Sudan and extradited to France, he has been serving multiple life sentences for his crimes since then, including high-profile operations like the OPEC headquarters hostage crisis in 1975. Despite his violent legacy, he has been characterized by some, including former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, as a freedom fighter.
Born on Oct 12, 1949 (76 years old)
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Ireland:
Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, also known as Carlos the Jackal, allied himself at various stages with different Palestinian offshoots such as the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
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Hungary:
Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, also known as Carlos, was a notorious terrorist who spent years in La Santé prison.
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Kenya:
Other famous people held at La Sante over the years include Venezuelan militant Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, also known as Carlos the Jackal.
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Venezuela:
Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, also known as 'Carlos el Chacal', is a notorious terrorist responsible for the deaths of 2,000 people.
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