Muammar Gheddafi
Muammar Gheddafi was a Libyan revolutionary and politician who came to power after a coup in 1969, establishing a controversial authoritarian regime that lasted over four decades. He proclaimed the establishment of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and was known for his eccentric style and strong anti-Western rhetoric. Gheddafi's rule was marked by significant social reforms, including improvements in literacy and healthcare, but also severe human rights abuses, including arbitrary detentions and state-sponsored terrorism. He faced international condemnation, especially following the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, for which he was implicated. His regime ended in 2011 during the Arab Spring, leading to a civil war and his eventual brutal death at the hands of rebel forces.
Born on Jun 07, 1942 (83 years old)
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Muammar Gheddafi donated Semtex explosives to the IRA.
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Muammar Gheddafi's regime was marked by a long period of instability and civil war following his death in 2011.
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Muammar Gheddafi was the architect of the coup that overthrew King Idris and proclaimed the Libyan Arab Republic in 1969.
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