Hafez Al-Assad Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Hafez Al-Assad 06/10/1930   -   10/06/2000

Hafez Al-Assad Introduction:

Hafez Al-Assad was a Syrian politician and statesman who ruled the country with an iron grip for almost three decades. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on

Hafez Al-Assad Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Syrian Men
  • Died At Age: 69
  • Sun Sign: Libra
  • Also Known As: Hafez Ibn 'Ali Ibn Sulayman Al-Assad
  • Born In: Qardaha, Syria
  • Famous As: Former President Of Syria
  • Political Ideology: Political Party - Ba'ath Party (Syrian Faction) (since 1966), Other Political Affiliations - Ba'ath Party (1947–1966) Arab Ba'ath Party (1946–1947)
  • Spouse/Ex-: Aniseh Al-Assad
  • Father: Ali Sulayman
  • Siblings: Ahmed Al-Assad, Ibrahim Al-Assad, Jamil Al-Assad, Rifaat Al-Assad
  • Children:
    1. Bashar Al-Assad
    2. Bassel Al-Assad
    3. Bushra Al-Assad
    4. Maher Al-Assad
    5. Majd Al-Assad
  • Died On: June 10, 2000
  • Place Of Death: Damascus
  • Founder/Co-Founder: National Progressive Front
  • Bio: Hafez Al-Assad Was A Syrian Politician And Statesman Who Ruled The Country With An Iron Grip For Almost Three Decades. To Know More About His Childhood, Career, Profile And Timeline Read On