Mu‘ammar al-Gaddafi

Mu‘ammar al-Gaddafi was the Libyan revolutionary leader who ruled Libya from 1969 until his overthrow and death in 2011 during the Libyan Civil War. His regime was characterized by a mix of authoritarianism and eccentricity, as well as his promotion of a unique form of socialism. Gaddafi's rule ended after months of conflict, leading to significant political upheaval in Libya and the region.