Messali Hadj
Algerian politician (1898-1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Messali Hadj?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Ahmed Ben Messali Hadj (May 16, 1898 – June 3, 1974; commonly known as Messali Hadj, Arabic: مصالي الحاج) was an Algerian nationalist politician dedicated to the independence of his homeland from French colonial rule. He is often called the "father" of Algerian nationalism.[2]
Quick Facts Personal details, Born ...
Messali Hadj | |
---|---|
مصالي الحاج | |
In office 1927–1954 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ahmed Ben Messali Hadj[1] (1898-05-16)May 16, 1898 Tlemcen, French Algeria (present-day Algeria) |
Died | June 3, 1974(1974-06-03) (aged 76) Paris, France |
Resting place | Tlemcen |
Political party | |
Spouse | Émilie Busquant |
Children | Ali Messali Hadj (1930–2008), Djanina Messali-Benkelfat (1938–) |
Occupation | Politician |
Close
He co-founded the Étoile nord-africaine, and founded the Parti du peuple algérien and the Mouvement pour le triomphe des libertés démocratiques before dissociating himself from the armed struggle for Independence in 1954. He also founded the Mouvement national algérien to counteract the ongoing efforts of the Front de libération nationale.