Background
GADDAFI, Mu'ammar Muhammad al- was born in 1942 in Serte. Son of Mohamed Abdulsalam Abuminiar and Aisha Ben Niran.
army officer and political leader
GADDAFI, Mu'ammar Muhammad al- was born in 1942 in Serte. Son of Mohamed Abdulsalam Abuminiar and Aisha Ben Niran.
University of Libya, Benghazi.
Served with Libyan Army since 1965. Chairman Revolutionary Command Council 1969-1977. Commander in Chief of Armed Forces September since 1969.
Prime Minister 1970-1972. Minister of Defence 1970-1972. President, of Libya March since 1977.
Secretary-General of General Seer, of General People's Congress 1977-1979. Chairman OAU 1982-1983. President Council, Federation Arab Republics 1972.
Rank of Maj.-General January 1976, retaining title of Colonel.