Famous Algerian Presidents

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Abdelaziz Bouteflika
(President of Algeria (1999 - 2019))
Abdelaziz Bouteflika
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Birthdate: March 2, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Oujda, Morocco
Died: September 17, 2021

Abdelaziz Bouteflika is an Algerian politician who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1963 to 1979. In 1999, he became the seventh president of Algeria and served in that position for nearly 20 years, becoming Algeria's longest-serving head of state. During his presidency, Abdelaziz Bouteflika oversaw the end of the Algerian Civil War.

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Ahmed Ben Bella
(1st President of Algeria)
Ahmed Ben Bella
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Birthdate: December 25, 1916
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Maghnia, Algeria
Died: April 11, 2012

Ahmed Ben Bella, Algeria’s first president, had humble beginnings, as the son of a farmer and small-time businessman. He once went to prison after robbing a post office to fund his revolutionary operations and later formed the National Liberation Front to fight against the French colonial reign.

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Houari Boumediene
(2nd President of Algeria (1976 - 1978))
Houari Boumediene
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Birthdate: August 23, 1932
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Guelma, Algeria
Died: December 27, 1978

Algerian army colonel Houari Boumediene was part of the rebellion against the French for his country’s independence. He became the president of Algeria following the coup of 1965. While he maintained cordial relations with the Soviet bloc, he also strengthened his country’s industrial ties with the West.

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Liamine Zeroual
(6th President of Algeria (1994 - 1999))
Liamine Zeroual
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Birthdate: July 3, 1941
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Batna, Algeria

Liamine Zeroual is an Algerian politician who served as the President of Algeria from 1994 to 1999. A general officer in the Algerian Army, Zeroual also served as the Minister of Defence from 10 July 1993 to 11 April 1994.