Bashar al-Assad
F- Birthday
- September 11, 1965
- Age
- 60
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $500M
About
Bashar al-Assad is a Syrian former politician, doctor, and military officer who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his overthrow in 2024 after the Syrian civil war. He succeeded his father, Hafez al-Assad, who ruled Syria for three decades. Assad's presidency was marked by authoritarian rule, the suppression of dissent, and the devastating Syrian civil war, which led to widespread human rights abuses and a humanitarian crisis.
Career Timeline
Military Career
Begins a military career after brother's death.
Assumes Presidency
Inherits power after his father's death.
Consolidates Power
Strengthens his grip on power.
Syrian Civil War Begins
The Syrian civil war erupts.
International Isolation
Faces increasing international isolation.
Continued Civil War
The civil war continues to devastate Syria.
Overthrown
Regime overthrown, marking end of Assad rule.
