Anisa Makhlouf

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Anisa Makhlouf born?November 5, 1930
2. When did Anisa Makhlouf die?February 6, 2016
3. What is the career?First Lady of Syria from 1971 to 2000
4. Who was Anisa Makhlouf?Anisa Makhlouf was the wife of former Syrian President Hafez al‑Assad and the mother of his son, Bashar al‑Assad. She served as Syria's First Lady from 1971 to 2000 and was the matriarch of the ruling family.
5. When did Anisa Makhlouf live?She was born in 1930 and passed away in 2016.

Matriarch: The female head of a family or tribe, often wielding significant influence and authority within the lineage.
First Lady: The wife of a head of state, typically undertaking ceremonial duties and acting as a supportive figure to the leader.
Dynastic Succession: The transfer of power or leadership within a family, often from parent to child, common in monarchies and some republics.
Al-Assad Family: The ruling family of Syria from 1971 to 2024, whose leadership began with Hafez al-Assad and continued with his son Bashar al-Assad.