Kamal Amer

Kamal Amer (Arabic: كمال عامر; 13 June 1942 – 4 March 2021)^[1] was an Egyptian politician and military commander.^[2]

Kamal Amer
Governor of Aswan Governorate
In office 31 October 1999 – 17 July 2001
Preceded by	Samir Youssef
Succeeded by	Salah Misbah
Governor of Matrouh Governorate
In office 9 July 1997 – 21 November 1999
Preceded by	Samir Youssef
Succeeded by	Abdel Moneim Saeed
Personal details
Born	(1942-06-13)13 June 1942 Cairo, Egypt
Died	4 March 2021(2021-03-04) (aged 78) Cairo, Egypt
Political party	Independent

Biography

Amer was trained at the Egyptian Military Academy and Nasser Military Academy. During his military career, Amer ascended to the role of Commander of the Third Army.^[3][4] President Hosni Mubarak appointed him Director of Military Intelligence, a position he held until 1997.^[5] From 9 July 1997 to 21 November 1999, he was Governor of the Matrouh Governorate.^[6][7] He then served as Governor of the Aswan Governorate from 31 October 1999 until 17 July 2001.^[8][9] From December 2012 to June 2013, he served in the Shura Council.^[10]

Kamal Amer died of COVID-19 in Cairo on 4 March 2021.^[11]