Dawoud Rajiha

Minister of Defense (1947-2012)
Person human Q456977
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Dawoud Rajiha

Summary

Dawoud Rajiha is a human[1]. Born in Damascus[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1947[3]. He died in Damascus[4]. He died on July 18, 2012[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Dawoud Rajiha's place of birth was Damascus[2].
  • Dawoud Rajiha passed away in Damascus[4].
  • Dawoud Rajiha was born on January 1, 1947[3].
  • Dawoud Rajiha died on July 18, 2012[5].
  • Dawoud Rajiha held citizenship in Ba'athist Syria[9].
  • Dawoud Rajiha's professions included politician[6].
  • Dawoud Rajiha's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Dawoud Rajiha held the position of Minister of Defense of Syria[10].
  • Dawoud Rajiha held the position of Chief of the General Staff[11].
  • Dawoud Rajiha received the medal "For training"[12].
  • Dawoud Rajiha received the Order of Civil Merit , 4th Class (Syria)[13].
  • Dawoud Rajiha received the Order of Civil Merit , 2nd Class (Syria)[14].
  • Dawoud Rajiha received the Order of Civil Merit , 1st Class (Syria)[15].
  • Dawoud Rajiha's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[16].
  • Dawoud Rajiha is recorded as male[17].
  • Dawoud Rajiha's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Dawoud Rajiha was affiliated with the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region[19].
  • Dawoud Rajiha's military branch is recorded as Syrian Army[20].
  • Dawoud Rajiha's military, police or special rank is recorded as General[21].
  • The cause of death was terrorist attack[22].
  • Dawoud Rajiha was part of the conflict Yom Kippur War[23].
  • Dawoud Rajiha was part of the conflict Islamist revolution in Syria[24].
  • Dawoud Rajiha was part of the conflict Lebanese Civil War[25].
  • Dawoud Rajiha was part of the conflict Syrian occupation of Lebanon[26].
  • Dawoud Rajiha was part of the conflict 1982 Lebanon War[27].

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Origins and Family

Dawoud Rajiha's place of birth was Damascus[2]. He was born on January 1, 1947[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include Minister of Defense of Syria[10], a public office[28], in Syria[29] and Chief of the General Staff[11], a position[30], in Ba'athist Syria[31].

Recognition

Awards received include medal "For training"[12], a medallion[32], in Syria[33]; Order of Civil Merit , 4th Class (Syria)[13], a class of award[34], in Syria[35]; Order of Civil Merit , 2nd Class (Syria)[14], a class of award[36], in Syria[37]; and Order of Civil Merit , 1st Class (Syria)[15], a class of award[38], in Syria[39].

Personal Life

Dawoud Rajiha's religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[16]. He was affiliated with the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region[19].

Death and Burial

Dawoud Rajiha died on July 18, 2012[5]. He died in Damascus[4]. The cause of death was terrorist attack[22].

Why It Matters

Dawoud Rajiha ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Dawoud Rajiha born?

Born in Damascus[2], Dawoud Rajiha…

Where did Dawoud Rajiha die?

Dawoud Rajiha died in Damascus[4].

What did Dawoud Rajiha do for work?

Dawoud Rajiha worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Dawoud Rajiha receive?

Honors received include medal "For training"[12], Order of Civil Merit , 4th Class (Syria)[13], Order of Civil Merit , 2nd Class (Syria)[14], and Order of Civil Merit , 1st Class (Syria)[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . cnn.com. cnn.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel
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  2. 21d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Daud
    Manner of death homicide
    Sex or gender male
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