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Bashar al-Assad

Politician · born September 11, 1965

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Bashar Hafez al-Assad is a former Syrian politician, medical doctor, and military officer who served as the president of Syria from 2000 until his overthrow in 2024 after the Syrian civil war.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 34Became President of SyriaJuly 17, 2000
  2. 34Became commanding officerJuly 17, 2000

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