Abdelbaset al-Megrahi
Libyan mass murderer (1952-2012)
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Summary
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was born on April 1, 1952[1], in Tripoli[2]. He died on May 20, 2012[3], in Tripoli[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,943 views/month, #6,731 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Libya[7]
- Educated at: Cardiff University[8]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Military, police or special rank: soldier[11]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[12]
- Given name: Abdulbasit[13]
- Manner of death: natural causes[14]
- Convicted of: murder[15]
- Name in native language: عبد الباسط المقرحي[16]
Why It Matters
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]
FAQs
Where was Abdelbaset al-Megrahi born?
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was born in Tripoli[2].
Where did Abdelbaset al-Megrahi die?
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi passed away in Tripoli[4].
What did Abdelbaset al-Megrahi do for work?
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi worked as a military personnel[5].
Where did Abdelbaset al-Megrahi go to school?
Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was educated at Cardiff University[8].