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Ayman al-Zawahiri
Al-Qaeda terrorist leader (1951–2022), Muslim jurist and theologian (Sunni), surgeon.
The record
Ayman al-Zawahiri was an al-Qaeda terrorist leader (1951–2022), Muslim jurist and theologian (Sunni), surgeon. Born on 19 June 1951 in Maadi, al-Zawahiri died on 31 July 2022 in Kabul at the age of 71.
Positions held include General Emir of Al-Qaeda (2011–2022). al-Zawahiri studied at Cairo University.
With a Wikipedia article in 96 languages, Ayman al-Zawahiri is No. 1,837 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 June 1951, Maadi
- Died
- 31 July 2022, Kabul (aged 71)
- Country
- Kingdom of Egypt
- Known as
- Surgeon, ulema, military leader
- Field
- Religion
- Party
- Al-Qaeda
- Education
- Cairo University
- Languages
- Arabic, English, French
- Children
- 10
- Wikipedia editions
- 96
Did you know
60
Was 60 when first general Emir of Al-Qaeda (2011).
71
Lived to 71.
19 Jun
Shares a birthday with Blaise Pascal and Muammar Gaddafi.
96
Has a Wikipedia article in 96 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2011–2022General Emir of Al-Qaeda
Connections
Ayman al-Zawahiri
- SiblingMuhammad al-Zawahiri
- SiblingHussein al-Zawahiri
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