Ali Hassan al-Majid 1941 – 2010

Biography

Ali Hassan al-Majid was born on November 30, 1941, in Tikrit, Iraq. Throughout his life, he held significant roles as both a political figure and military commander within Iraq. His career spanned decades of the nation’s modern history, during which he occupied positions of considerable influence and responsibility in government and military affairs.

Al-Majid’s life came to an end on January 25, 2010, in Baghdad. He was laid to rest in Al-Awja, located in Saladin Governorate, Iraq, where his memory is preserved among his community. His passing marked the conclusion of a lengthy and prominent chapter in twentieth-century Iraqi history.