Abd al-Karim Qasim
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Summary
Abd al-Karim Qasim was born on November 21, 1914[1], in Baghdad[2]. He died on February 9, 1963[3], in Baghdad[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], school teacher[6], and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,414 views/month, #6,867 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[9], Kingdom of Iraq[10], First Republic of Iraq[11]
- Native language: Arabic[12]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Iraq[13], Minister of Defense[14]
- Member of: Homeland Officers' Organization[15]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Noble title: The Unique Leader[18]
- Member of political party: independent politician[19]
- Military branch: Iraqi Army[20]
- Commons category: Abd al-Karim Qasim[21]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[22]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[23]
- Honorific prefix: The Unique Leader[24]
- Participated in conflict: 1941 Iraqi coup d'état[25], 1948 Arab–Israeli War[26], Iraqi 14 July revolution[27]
- Family name: Al-Zubaidi[28]
- Given name: Abd al-Karīm[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Abd al-Karim Qasim[30]
- Manner of death: homicide[31]
- Described by source: SourceWatch List of Dictators[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[33], English[34]
- Birth name: عبد الكريم قاسم مُحمَّد بكر عُثمان الزبيدي[35]
- Name in native language: عبد الكريم قاسم[36]
- Facial hair: toothbrush moustache[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Abd al-Karim Qasim include Qasimism[38], a political ideology[39].
Why It Matters
Abd al-Karim Qasim has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 89 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for him include Qasimism[38], a political ideology[39].
FAQs
Where was Abd al-Karim Qasim born?
Abd al-Karim Qasim was born in Baghdad[2].
Where did Abd al-Karim Qasim die?
Abd al-Karim Qasim passed away in Baghdad[4].
What did Abd al-Karim Qasim do for work?
Abd al-Karim Qasim worked as a military personnel[5], school teacher[6], and politician[7].