About Abdelhamid Sharaf
Lived 1939 – 1980 (aged 40). Abdelhamid Sharaf was a Jordanian politician and diplomat.
Abdelhamid Sharaf (; 8 July 1939 – 3 July 1980), was a Jordanian politician born in Iraq who served as the 24th Prime Minister of Jordan from December 1979 until his death of a heart attack after seven months in office. King Hussein announced the death in a live radio broadcast and said that "His death could not have come at a worse time." Sharaf was ambassador to the United States (1967–1972), Canada (1969–1972) and the United Nations (1972–1976).
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Who was Abdelhamid Sharaf?
Prime Minister of Jordan (1939-1980)
When was Abdelhamid Sharaf born?
Abdelhamid Sharaf was born on 8 July 1939 in Baghdad.
When did Abdelhamid Sharaf die?
Abdelhamid Sharaf died on 3 July 1980 in Amman.
What was Abdelhamid Sharaf's occupation?
Abdelhamid Sharaf was a politician and diplomat.
What nationality was Abdelhamid Sharaf?
Abdelhamid Sharaf was Jordanian.
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