Tariq Aziz

Iraqi Foreign Minister under Saddam Hussein (1936-2015)
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Tariq Aziz

Summary

Tariq Aziz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tel Keppe[2]. He was born on April 28, 1936[3]. He died in Nasiriyah[4]. He died on June 5, 2015[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and statesperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,401 views/month, #6,773 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tel Keppe[2], Tariq Aziz…
  • Tariq Aziz died in Nasiriyah[4].
  • Tariq Aziz was born on April 28, 1936[3].
  • Tariq Aziz died on June 5, 2015[5].
  • Burial took place at Madaba Governorate[11].
  • Tariq Aziz held citizenship in Iraq[12].
  • Tariq Aziz's professions included politician[6].
  • Tariq Aziz worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Tariq Aziz's professions included journalist[8].
  • Tariq Aziz's professions included statesperson[9].
  • Tariq Aziz held the position of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq[13].
  • Tariq Aziz held the position of deputy prime minister[14].
  • Tariq Aziz was educated at University of Baghdad[15].
  • Tariq Aziz's religion is recorded as Chaldean Catholic Church[16].
  • Tariq Aziz is recorded as male[17].
  • Tariq Aziz's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Tariq Aziz was affiliated with the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region[19].
  • Tariq Aziz's military branch is recorded as Iraqi Armed Forces[20].
  • Tariq Aziz's Commons category is recorded as Tariq Aziz[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Tariq Aziz was part of the conflict Iran–Iraq War[23].
  • Tariq Aziz was part of the conflict 1991 Iraqi uprisings[24].
  • Tariq Aziz was part of the conflict Iraq War[25].
  • Tariq Aziz's family name is recorded as Aziz[26].
  • Tariq Aziz's given name is recorded as Tariq[27].

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Origins and Family

Tariq Aziz was born in Tel Keppe[2]. He was born on April 28, 1936[3].

Education

Tariq Aziz was educated at University of Baghdad[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and statesperson[9]. Positions held include Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq[13], a foreign affairs ministry[28], in Iraq[29], founded in 1924[30], headquartered in Baghdad[31] and deputy prime minister[14], a public office[32].

Personal Life

Tariq Aziz's religion is recorded as Chaldean Catholic Church[16]. He was affiliated with the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region[19].

Death and Burial

Tariq Aziz died on June 5, 2015[5]. He died in Nasiriyah[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22]. He is buried at Madaba Governorate[11].

Why It Matters

Tariq Aziz ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,401 views/month, #6,773 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Tariq Aziz born?

Tariq Aziz's place of birth was Tel Keppe[2].

Where did Tariq Aziz die?

Tariq Aziz passed away in Nasiriyah[4].

What did Tariq Aziz do for work?

Tariq Aziz worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], journalist[8], and statesperson[9].

Where did Tariq Aziz go to school?

Tariq Aziz was educated at University of Baghdad[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Abart person id 78703
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P6844]]: 78703, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/74495768|Tárik Azíz (#74495768)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/2440|abART person ]] #mix'n'ma"
  2. 20d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Given name Tariq
    Educated at University of Baghdad
    Member of political party Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Iraq Region
    + 30 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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