About Muhammad az-Zanati
Lived 1937 – 2025 (aged 87–88). Muhammad az-Zanati was a Libyan politician.
Muhammad al-Zanati ( ; 1936/1937 – 26 May 2025) was a Libyan politician who was the General Secretary of the General People's Congress, and the head of state of Libya from 18 January 1992 until 3 March 2008. He was reappointed on 1 March 2000. He was of the Qadhadhfa branch of the Houara tribe. Az-Zanati died on 26 May 2025, at the age of 88.
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Who was Muhammad az-Zanati?
Libyan politician
When was Muhammad az-Zanati born?
Muhammad az-Zanati was born in 1937 in Sirte.
When did Muhammad az-Zanati die?
Muhammad az-Zanati died on 26 May 2025 in Cairo.
What was Muhammad az-Zanati's occupation?
Muhammad az-Zanati was a politician.
What nationality was Muhammad az-Zanati?
Muhammad az-Zanati was Libyan.
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