Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Afghan politician, mujahid and drug trafficker (born 1949)
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Summary
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was born on August 1, 1949[1], in Imam Sahib District[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and military leader[4]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,416 views/month, #6,606 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Afghanistan[6]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Afghanistan[7]
- Educated at: Kabul University[8]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Member of political party: Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin[11], Hezbe Islami[12]
- Commons category: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar[13]
- Military, police or special rank: commander-in-chief[14]
- Participated in conflict: Soviet-Afghan War[15], First Nagorno-Karabakh War[16], War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)[17]
- Allegiance: Hezbe Islami[18], Muslim Brotherhood[19]
- Name in native language: گلبدین حکمتیار[20]
- Candidacy in election: 2019 Afghan presidential election[21]
- P14541: 2pW7ao[22]
Why It Matters
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Gulbuddin Hekmatyar born?
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was born in Imam Sahib District[2].
What did Gulbuddin Hekmatyar do for work?
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar worked as a politician[3] and military leader[4].
Where did Gulbuddin Hekmatyar go to school?
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar was educated at Kabul University[8].