Siad Barre
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Summary
Siad Barre was born on October 6, 1919[1], in Shilavo[2]. He died on January 2, 1995[3], in Lagos[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,021 views/month, #6,110 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Luuq[9]
- Date of death: February 2, 1995[10]
- Place of burial: Garbaharey District[11]
- Child: Maslah Mohammed Siad Barre[12]
- Country of citizenship: Somalia[13], Italian Empire[14]
- Native language: Somali[15]
- Position held: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[16], President of Somalia[17], Minister of Foreign Affairs[18]
- Award received: Order of the National Flag[19], Order of the Queen of Sheba[20], Order of the Nile[21], Order of Georgi Dimitrov[22], Order of Lenin[23], Order of the Somali Star[24]
- Member of: Supreme Revolutionary Council[25]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party[28]
- Military branch: Royal Italian Army[29], Somali Armed Forces[30]
- Commons category: Siad Barre[31]
- Military, police or special rank: general[32], major general[33]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[34]
- Participated in conflict: Ogaden War[35], Somali Civil War[36]
- Family name: Barre[37]
- Given name: Mohamed[38], Mohammad[39], Muhammad[40]
- Manner of death: natural causes[41]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[42], SourceWatch List of Dictators[43], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[45]
- Name in native language: Mohamed Siad Barre[46]
Why It Matters
Siad Barre has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Siad Barre born?
Siad Barre's place of birth was Shilavo[2].
Where did Siad Barre die?
Siad Barre died in Lagos[4].
What did Siad Barre do for work?
Siad Barre worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and diplomat[7].
What awards did Siad Barre receive?
Honors received include Order of the National Flag[19], Order of the Queen of Sheba[20], Order of the Nile[21], and Order of Georgi Dimitrov[22].