About Rashid Bakr
Lived 1933 – 1988 (aged 54). Rashid Bakr was a Sudanese politician and minister.
El Rashid El Tahir Bakr (24 June 1933 – 11 March 1988) was a Sudanese politician during the rule of Gaafar Nimeiry, which lasted from 1969 to 1985.
Biography Bakr was born in the Karkoj Blue Nile region of Sudan. In 1958 he graduated from the University of Khartoum Faculty of Law. He was Vice President and Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Sudan from 11 August 1976 until 10 September 1977. He was the speaker of the National Assembly from 1974 to 1977 and from 1980 to 1981. He was Foreign Minister of Sudan from 1977 to 1980.
He was a member of the Sudanese Socialist Union.
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Who was Rashid Bakr?
Sudanese Prime Minister (1930-1988)
When was Rashid Bakr born?
Rashid Bakr was born on 24 June 1933 in Karkoj.
When did Rashid Bakr die?
Rashid Bakr died on 11 March 1988.
What was Rashid Bakr's occupation?
Rashid Bakr was a politician and minister.
What nationality was Rashid Bakr?
Rashid Bakr was Sudanese.
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· DBpedia: Rashid Bakr (politician)
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