Muhammad Ali Samatar

Prime Minister of Somalia; Lt. Gen. in Somali National Army (1931-2016)
Person human Q718072
Muhammad Ali Samatar
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Muhammad Ali Samatar

Summary

Muhammad Ali Samatar is a human[1]. He was born in Kismayo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1931[3]. He died in Virginia[4]. He died on August 19, 2016[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Muhammad Ali Samatar was born in Kismayo[2].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar passed away in Virginia[4].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar was born on January 1, 1931[3].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar was born on 1935[9].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar died on August 19, 2016[5].
  • A child of Muhammad Ali Samatar was Sahra Mohamed Ali Samatar[10].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar held citizenship in Somalia[11].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar worked as a politician[6].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar worked as a minister[7].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar held the position of Vice President of Somalia[12].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar held the position of Minister of Defence of Somalia[13].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar held the position of Prime Minister of Somalia[14].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's education included a stint at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[15].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's religion is recorded as Islam[16].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar is recorded as male[17].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar was affiliated with the Supreme Revolutionary Council[19].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's Commons category is recorded as Mohammad Ali Samatar[20].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's residence is recorded as Italy[22].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's residence is recorded as United States[23].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar was part of the conflict Ogaden War[24].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's given name is recorded as Muhammad[25].
  • Muhammad Ali Samatar's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'محمد علي سمتر'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Muhammad Ali Samatar was born in Kismayo[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1931[3] and 1935[9].

Education

Muhammad Ali Samatar was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and minister[7]. Positions held include Vice President of Somalia[12], a public office[27], in Somalia[28]; Minister of Defence of Somalia[13]; and Prime Minister of Somalia[14], a public office[29], in Somalia[30], founded in 1956[31].

Personal Life

A child of Muhammad Ali Samatar was Sahra Mohamed Ali Samatar[10]. His religion is recorded as Islam[16]. He was affiliated with the Supreme Revolutionary Council[19].

Death and Burial

Muhammad Ali Samatar died on August 19, 2016[5]. He died in Virginia[4].

Why It Matters

Muhammad Ali Samatar ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Muhammad Ali Samatar born?

Muhammad Ali Samatar's place of birth was Kismayo[2].

Where did Muhammad Ali Samatar die?

Muhammad Ali Samatar died in Virginia[4].

What did Muhammad Ali Samatar do for work?

Muhammad Ali Samatar worked as politician[6] and minister[7].

Where did Muhammad Ali Samatar go to school?

Muhammad Ali Samatar was educated at M.V. Frunze Military Academy[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Historical Dictionary of Somalia. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Historical Dictionary of Somalia. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Historical Dictionary of Somalia. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Somalia. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Database of Cabinet Politics in Sub-Sahara Africa. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Somalia. wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Somalia. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Historical Dictionary of Somalia. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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