Background
Bendjedid, Chadli was born on April 14, 1929 in Bouteldja, Algeria.
Bendjedid, Chadli was born on April 14, 1929 in Bouteldja, Algeria.
Student, Annaba.
Joined, F.L.N., 1954; joined, National Liberation Army, 1955; regional chief, National Liberation Army, 1956-1957; deputy zone chief, National Liberation Army, 1957-1958; captain zone chief, National Liberation Army, 1958; appointed to operational command in northern military zone, National Liberation Army, 1960; commander 5th military region, National Liberation Army, 1962; chief 2nd military region, National Liberation Army, 1964; member, Council of the Revolution president of Algeria, minister of defense, 1979-1992; secretary-general, National Liberation Front, 1979-1989.
Married Halima Bourokba. 6 children.