Learn the details of who he was Saddam Hussein () and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Saddam Hussein?
Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti better known as Saddam Hussein was born on April 28, 1937 in Al-Awja, Tikrit, Iraq.
His unfortunate death was the December 30, 2006 (18 years ago) in Baghdad, Iraq by Execution by hanging at 69 years of age.
Saddam Hussein was an Iraqi politician and dictator who ruled his country with an iron fist for several decades. He was known for his repressive regime and for triggering international conflicts, such as the Gulf War.
Birth
- Full name: Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti
- Sobriquet: Saddam Hussein
- Date:
- Place: Al-Awja, Tikrit, Iraq
- Zodiac sign: Taurus
- Gender: Male
Death
- Date:
- Place: Baghdad, Iraq
- Age: 69 years old
- Time since death: 18 years old
- Cause: Execution by hanging
