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Abd al-Karim Qasim Muhammad Bakr al-Fadhli al-Zubaidi (Arabic: عبد الكريم قاسم ʿAbd al-Karīm Qāsim IPA: [ʕabdulkariːm qɑːsJm]) (21 November 1914 – 9 February 1963) was an Iraqi Army brigadier and nationalist who came to power when the Iraqi monarchy was overthrown during the 14 July Revolution. He ruled the country as the prime minister until his downfall and execution during the 1963 Ramadan Revolution.
Al-Za'im (The Leader)
Abd al-Karim Qasim
عبد الكريم قاسم
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Qasim in 1962
Prime Minister of Iraq
In office
14 July 1958 – 8 February 1963
President
Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i
Preceded by
Ahmad Mukhtar Baban
Succeeded by
Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr
Personal details
Born
21 November 1914[1]
Baghdad, Ottoman Empire
Died
9 February 1963 (aged 48)
Baghdad, Iraq
Cause of death
Execution by firing squad
Nationality
Iraqi
Political party
Independent[a]
Military service
Allegiance
Iraq
Iraqi Army
Rank
IraqArmyRankInsignia-4.png Major General
During his rule, Qasim was popularly known as al-zaʿīm (الزعيم), or "The Leader".[2]
Early life and career
14 July Revolution
Prime minister
Overthrow and execution
Legacy
Notes
References
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