Hafez al-Assad
B- Birthday
- October 6, 1930
- Age
- 95
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $50M
About
Hafez al-Assad was a Syrian politician and military officer who served as the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. He also held the position of Prime Minister from 1970 to 1971. Assad was a central figure in the 1963 Syrian coup d'état, which brought the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party to power. His rule was characterized by authoritarianism, consolidation of power, and the promotion of pan-Arabism.
Career Timeline
Leads Ba'ath Party Coup
A central figure in the coup that brings the Ba'ath Party to power in Syria.
Seizes Power as President
Assad consolidates power, becoming the President of Syria.
Hama Massacre
Orders a brutal crackdown on Islamist uprising in Hama. International condemnation grows.
Regional Influence Expands
Maintains a strong regional presence. Continues Soviet alliance.
Death in Office
Hafez al-Assad dies, succeeded by his son Bashar. Legacy remains complex and controversial.
Authoritarian Legacy
Remembered for long authoritarian rule. His actions continue to shape the region.
