Adib Shishakli
Syrian military leader and politician (1909–1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Adib al-Shishakli (1909 – 27 September 1964 Arabic: أديب الشيشكلي, romanized: ʾAdīb aš-Šīšaklī) was a Syrian military officer who served as President of Syria from 1953 to 1954. He was overthrown and later assassinated.
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Quick Facts President of Syria (military rule), Preceded by ...
Adib Shishakli | |
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أديب الشيشكلي | |
President of Syria (military rule) | |
In office 11 July 1953 – 25 February 1954 | |
Preceded by | Fawzi Selu (military rule) |
Succeeded by | Hashim al-Atassi |
Prime Minister of Syria | |
In office 19 July 1953 – 1 March 1954 | |
Preceded by | Fawzi Selu |
Succeeded by | Sabri al-Assali |
Personal details | |
Born | 1909 Hama, Syria Vilayet, Ottoman Syria |
Died | 27 September 1964 (aged 55) Ceres, Goiás, Brazil |
Cause of death | Gunshot Wound |
Resting place | Buried in hometown Hama |
Political party | |
Spouse | Fatina al-Fanari |
Parent | Ali Hasan Shishakli (Father) |
Alma mater | Damascus Military Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Second Syrian Republic |
Branch/service | Arab Liberation Army |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | |
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