Hosni Mubarak - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 04, 1928
Age	97
Birthplace	Kafr El-Meselha, Monufia Governorate, Egypt
Zodiac Sign	Taurus - (see also Hosni Mubarak's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Silent Generation
Known For	Long-serving President of Egypt (1981-2011) and significant figure in Middle Eastern politics.

Intro

Hosni Mubarak was an Egyptian military officer and politician who served as the fourth President of Egypt from 1981 to 2011. His nearly 30-year rule ended following the Egyptian revolution of 2011.

Early Life & Background

Mubarak was born into a middle-class family in Kafr El-Meselha, Egypt. He attended Egyptian Military Academy and the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1950 and 1952 respectively. He rose through the ranks of the Egyptian Air Force, eventually becoming Air Chief Marshal.

Career Highlights

Served as the Commander of the Egyptian Air Force from 1972 to 1975.
Appointed Vice President of Egypt in 1975 under Anwar Sadat.
Became President of Egypt following the assassination of Anwar Sadat in 1981.
Ruled Egypt as president for nearly 30 years, surviving multiple assassination attempts and taking a moderate position in Arab-Israeli affairs.
Resigned in February 2011 during the Arab Spring after mass protests.
Stood trial and was convicted on charges related to corruption and complicity in killings during the revolution, but was later acquitted or had verdicts overturned.

Trivia

Mubarak was the longest-serving president of Egypt since Muhammad Ali Pasha.
He was known for maintaining Egypt's peace treaty with Israel.
His resignation marked a pivotal point in the Arab Spring uprisings.
He was the first Egyptian leader to be tried by an Egyptian court.

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