Mutassim Gaddafi 1974 – 2011

Biography

Mutassim Gaddafi was born on December 18, 1974, in Tripoli, Libya. Throughout his life, he served his country in military and security capacities, holding the position of Officer and National Security Advisor. His roles placed him close to the center of Libya’s political and security operations during a significant period in the nation’s history.

On October 20, 2011, Mutassim’s life came to an end in Sirte. Following his death, he was laid to rest in the Libyan Desert, in the Kufra District. His burial in this remote region reflects the tumultuous circumstances surrounding the final chapter of his life and the broader events unfolding in Libya at that time.

Mutassim’s career in military and advisory service left a mark on Libya’s institutional landscape during the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. Though his life was relatively brief, spanning just thirty-six years, his work in national security represented a significant commitment to service within his country’s governance structure.