Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
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Summary
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was born on September 3, 1936[1], in Hammam Sousse[2]. He died on September 19, 2019[3], in Jeddah[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,404 views/month, #6,003 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Al-Baqi'[8]
- Spouse: Leïla Ben Ali[9], Naïma Ben Ali[10]
- Child: Nesrine Ben Ali[11]
- Country of citizenship: French protectorate of Tunisia[12], Tunisia[13]
- Position held: President of Tunisia[14], chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[15], Prime Minister of Tunisia[16], Minister of Interior[17]
- Educated at: École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[18]
- Award received: Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[20], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[22], Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Henry[23], Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope[24], National Maltese Order of Merit[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[26]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Member of political party: Socialist Destourian Party[29], Constitutional Democratic Rally[30], independent politician[31]
- Military branch: Tunisian Armed Forces[32]
- Commons category: Zine El Abidine Ben Ali[33]
- Military, police or special rank: general[34]
- Residence: Jeddah[35], Tunisia[36]
- Family name: bin Ali[37]
- Given name: Zine El Abidine[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Zine El Abidine Ben Ali[39]
- Commons gallery: Zine El Abidine Ben Ali[40]
- Relative: Slim Chiboub[41], K2Rhym[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[44], SourceWatch List of Dictators[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[46], French[47], English[48]
- Name in native language: زين العابدين بن علي[49]
- Legal counsel: Akram Azoury[50], Mounir Ben Salha[51]
Why It Matters
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Zine El Abidine Ben Ali born?
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was born in Hammam Sousse[2].
Where did Zine El Abidine Ben Ali die?
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali passed away in Jeddah[4].
Who was Zine El Abidine Ben Ali married to?
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali's spouses include Leïla Ben Ali[9] and Naïma Ben Ali[10].
What did Zine El Abidine Ben Ali do for work?
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali worked as a politician[5] and diplomat[6].
Where did Zine El Abidine Ben Ali go to school?
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr[18].
What awards did Zine El Abidine Ben Ali receive?
Honors received include Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[19], Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania[20], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[21], and Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[22].