Hosni Mubarak

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Hosni Mubarak born?May 4, 1928
2. Where was Hosni Mubarak born?Al-Minufiyya Governorate, Egypt
3. What is the presidency duration?October 14, 1981 – February 11, 2011 (29 years, 120 days)
4. What is the end of presidency?Resigned amid the 2011 Egyptian Revolution
5. Who was Hosni Mubarak?Hosni Mubarak was the president of Egypt for almost 30 years, from 1981 until 2011. He was the longest-serving leader in Egypt since the 19th century. His time in office was known for stability and economic growth.
6. How did Hosni Mubarak become president?He became president after the assassination of President Anwar Sadat in 1981. At that time, Mubarak was the Vice President and took over the leadership of the country.

Camp David Accords: Peace treaty signed in 1978 between Egypt and Israel, leading to Egypt's temporary isolation in the Arab League.
Supreme Council of the Armed Forces: A military body that took control of Egypt after Mubarak's resignation in 2011.
Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by strong central power and limited political freedoms.