Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
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Summary
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was born on August 12, 1924[1], in Jalandhar[2]. He died on August 17, 1988[3], in Bahawalpur[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,310 views/month, #6,311 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Faisal Mosque[8]
- Mother: Q79400896[9]
- Child: Muhammad Ijaz-ul-Haq[10]
- Country of citizenship: British Raj[11], Pakistan[12]
- Native language: Urdu[13]
- Position held: President of Pakistan[14], Chief of Army Staff[15], Federal Minister for Defence[16]
- Educated at: St. Stephen's College[17], University of Delhi[18], United States Army Command and General Staff College[19]
- Award received: Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[20], Order of the Yugoslavian Great Star[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[22], 1939–45 Star[23], Burma Star[24], Grand Order of Mugunghwa[25]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: independent politician[28]
- Military branch: British Indian Army[29], Pakistan Army[30]
- Commons category: Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq[31]
- Military, police or special rank: general[32]
- Cause of death: aircraft crash[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[34], Indo-Pakistani War of 1965[35], Black September[36]
- Given name: Muhammad[37]
- Significant event: 1977 Pakistani military coup[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq[39]
- Manner of death: accidental death[40]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Urdu[42]
- Name in native language: محمد ضياء الحق[43]
- Start of work period: 1943[44]
- End of work period: 1988[45]
Why It Matters
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq born?
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was born in Jalandhar[2].
Where did Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq die?
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq died in Bahawalpur[4].
Who were Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's parents?
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's mother was Q79400896[9].
What did Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq do for work?
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq worked as a politician[5] and military officer[6].
Where did Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq go to school?
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was educated at St. Stephen's College[17], University of Delhi[18], and United States Army Command and General Staff College[19].
What awards did Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rajamitrabhorn[20], Order of the Yugoslavian Great Star[21], Grand Cross of the Order of Excellence[22], and 1939–45 Star[23].