Idi Amin

President of Uganda (1971-1979)
Person human Q48231
Idi Amin
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Idi Amin

Summary

Idi Amin is a human[1]. Born in Koboko[2], he… he was born on 1925[3]. He passed away in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre[4]. He died on August 16, 2003[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. He ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,285 views/month, #1,601 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Idi Amin was born in Koboko[2].
  • Idi Amin was born in Kampala[10].
  • Idi Amin died in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre[4].
  • Idi Amin passed away in Saudi Arabia[11].
  • Idi Amin was born on 1925[3].
  • Idi Amin was born on May 30, 1928[12].
  • Idi Amin died on August 16, 2003[5].
  • Idi Amin is buried at Jeddah[13].
  • Among Idi Amin's spouses was Sarah Kyolaba[14].
  • Among Idi Amin's spouses was Kay Adroa[15].
  • Among Idi Amin's spouses was Malyamu Amin[16].
  • Idi Amin was married to Madina Amin[17].
  • Idi Amin was married to Norah Amin[18].
  • Idi Amin held citizenship in Uganda[19].
  • Idi Amin held citizenship in Saudi Arabia[20].
  • Idi Amin held citizenship in Uganda Protectorate[21].
  • Idi Amin held citizenship in Uganda[22].
  • Idi Amin's professions included politician[6].
  • Idi Amin worked as a military officer[7].
  • Idi Amin worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Idi Amin's field of work was politics[23].
  • Idi Amin's field of work was military affairs[24].
  • Idi Amin held the position of President of Uganda[25].
  • Idi Amin held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[26].
  • Idi Amin held the position of president[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Koboko[2], a human settlement[28], in Uganda[29] and Kampala[10], a city[30], in Uganda[31]. Recorded date of birth include 1925[3] and May 30, 1928[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8]. Fields of work include politics[23], an academic discipline[32] and military affairs[24], a concept[33]. Positions held include President of Uganda[25], a public office[34], in Uganda[35], founded in 1963[36]; chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[26]; and president[27], a corporate title[37].

Recognition

Awards received include National Order of Merit[38], an order[39], in Guinea[40], founded in 1958[41]; Order of the Republic[42], an order[43], in Libya[44], founded in 1969[45]; Order of the Umayyads[46], an order[47], in Syria[48], founded in 1934[49]; Order of Merit[50], an order[51], in Central African Republic[52], founded in 1959[53]; Great Chain of Badr[54], an order[55], in Saudi Arabia[56], founded in 1969[57]; and Victoria Cross[58], a military decoration[59], in United Kingdom[60], founded in 1856[61].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Kyolaba[14], a model[62], 1955–2015[63], of Uganda[64]; Kay Adroa[15], a First Lady[65], 1940–1974[66], of Uganda[67]; Malyamu Amin[16], a First Lady[68], of Uganda[69]; Madina Amin[17], a First Lady[70], b. 1950[71], of Uganda[72]; and Norah Amin[18], a First Lady[73], of Uganda[74]. Idi Amin was affiliated with the independent politician[75].

Death and Burial

Idi Amin died on August 16, 2003[5]. Recorded place of death include King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre[4], a hospital[76], in Saudi Arabia[77], founded in 1975[78] and Saudi Arabia[11], a sovereign state[79], in Saudi Arabia[80], founded in 1727[81]. He is buried at Jeddah[13].

Why It Matters

Idi Amin ranks in the top 0.16% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49,285 views/month, #1,601 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 73 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

FAQs

Where was Idi Amin born?

Idi Amin's place of birth was Koboko[2].

Where did Idi Amin die?

Idi Amin died in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre[4].

Who was Idi Amin married to?

Idi Amin's spouses include Sarah Kyolaba[14], Kay Adroa[15], Malyamu Amin[16], and Madina Amin[17].

What did Idi Amin do for work?

Idi Amin worked as politician[6], military officer[7], and military personnel[8].

What awards did Idi Amin receive?

Honors received include National Order of Merit[38], Order of the Republic[42], Order of the Umayyads[46], and Order of Merit[50].

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Class ancestry

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    Number of children → {'amount': '+67'}
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  2. 26d ago · ~2026-48361-13 · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Family name → Amin, Dada
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  4. 12w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Number of children → {'amount': '+67'}
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  5. 14w ago · ~2026-36758-43 · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Number of children → {'amount': '+67'}
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