Background
SIAD, Mohamed was born in 1921 in Garbaharrey, Gedo Region.
SIAD, Mohamed was born in 1921 in Garbaharrey, Gedo Region.
Private schools in Mogadishu, Military Academy (Italy), School of Administration, and Politics (Somalia).
Commander 1962, BrigadierGen., Major-General 1966, Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. Led successful coup against government October 1969. Head of State October since 1969.
President Supreme Revolutionary Council 1969-1976.
Secretary-General Somali Revolutionary Socialist Party (SRP) 1976-1991. Chairman Council of Ministers 1976-1987.
President Somali Democratic Republic 1980-1991 (overthrown in coup), Prime Minister 1980-1987. Chairman Organization of African Unity 1974-1975.
Married Khadija Siad Barre.