Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa
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Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was born on March 2, 1937, in Oujda [1][2][3][4][5]. He worked as a politician, diplomat, and revolutionary within the field of politics [6]. His education took place at the University of Algiers 1 . He practiced the religion of Islam .
Boutafliqa held several significant positions, including Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria from 1963 to 1979 [7][8]. He served as President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1974 to 1975 [7][8]. Later, he was President of Algeria from 1999 to 2019 and chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity from 1999 to 2000 [7][8]. His spouse was Amal Triki, whom he married in 1990 [9].
His honors included the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit, the Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria, the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry, the Order of José Martí, and the Order of the Republic of Serbia, along with two additional awards [10]. He died on September 17, 2021, in Zéralda due to cardiac arrest [11][12].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: El Alia Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Amal Triki[10]
- Country of citizenship: Algeria[11]
- Native language: Arabic[12]
- Field of work: politics[13]
- Position held: President of Algeria[14], chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[15], President of the United Nations General Assembly[16], Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria[17], Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations[18]
- Educated at: University of Algiers 1[19]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[21], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[23], Order of José Martí[24], Order of the Republic of Serbia[25], Grand Cross with Chain of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary (civil)[26], National Order of Merit[27], Order of the Star of Palestine[28], Order of Friendship[29], Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[30], Order of Civil Merit[31], Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[32], Order of Prince Henry[33]
- Member of: National Liberation Front[34], National Constituent Assembly[35], Revolutionary Council[36]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[37], Sufism[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Member of political party: National Liberation Front[40]
- Commons category: Abdelaziz Bouteflika[41]
- Cause of death: cardiac arrest[42]
- Residence: Zéralda[43], El Biar[44]
- Participated in conflict: Algerian War[45]
- Family name: Bouteflika[46]
- Given name: Abdelaziz[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abd al-Aziz Butafliqa[48]
- Commons gallery: عبد العزيز بوتفليقة[49]
- Manner of death: natural causes[50]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[51]
Why It Matters
Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa born?
Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was born in Oujda[2].
Where did Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa die?
Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa died in Zéralda[4].
Who was Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa married to?
Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa's spouses include Amal Triki[10].
What did Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa do for work?
Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], and revolutionary[7].
Where did Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa go to school?
Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was educated at University of Algiers 1[19].
What awards did Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[20], Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[21], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], and Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[23].