Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa

President of Algeria from 1999 to 2019
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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].

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa

Summary

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oujda[2]. He was born on March 2, 1937[3]. He passed away in Zéralda[4]. He died on September 17, 2021[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], and revolutionary[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,938 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was born in Oujda[2].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa passed away in Zéralda[4].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was born on March 2, 1937[3].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa died on September 17, 2021[5].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa is buried at El Alia Cemetery[10].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was married to Amal Triki[11].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa held citizenship in Algeria[12].
  • Arabic was Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa's native language[13].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa worked as a politician[6].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa's professions included revolutionary[8].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa's field of work was politics[14].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa held the position of President of Algeria[15].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[16].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa held the position of President of the United Nations General Assembly[17].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria[18].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa held the position of Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations[19].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was educated at University of Algiers 1[20].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa received the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa received the Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[22].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa received the Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[23].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa received the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[24].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa received the Order of José Martí[25].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa received the Order of the Republic of Serbia[26].
  • Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was a member of National Liberation Front[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oujda[2], Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa… he was born on March 2, 1937[3]. Arabic was his native language[13].

Education

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was educated at University of Algiers 1[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], and revolutionary[8]. Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa's field of work was politics[14]. Positions held include President of Algeria[15], a position[28], in Algeria[29], founded in 1963[30]; chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[16]; President of the United Nations General Assembly[17], a position[31], founded in 1946[32]; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Algeria[18]; and Permanent Representative of Algeria to the United Nations[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], a grade of an order[33], in Italy[34]; Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[22], a grade of an order[35], in Spain[36]; Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], a grade of an order[37], in Austria[38]; Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[24], a Grand Collar[39], in Portugal[40]; Order of José Martí[25], an order[41], in Cuba[42], founded in 1972[43]; and Order of the Republic of Serbia[26], an order of merit[44], in Serbia[45], founded in 2009[46].

Personal Life

Among Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa's spouses was Amal Triki[11]. Religious affiliations include Islam[47], a major religious group[48], founded in 0631[49] and Sufism[50], a religious movement[51]. He was affiliated with the National Liberation Front[52].

Death and Burial

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa died on September 17, 2021[5]. He died in Zéralda[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[53]. Burial took place at El Alia Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,938 views/month, #6,902 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

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[11].

What did Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa do for work?

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], and revolutionary[8].

Where did Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa go to school?

Abd al-Aziz Boutafliqa was educated at University of Algiers 1[20].

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[21], Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit[22], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[23], and Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[24].

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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