About
Syrian politician and senior military officer who most notably was Syria's Minister of Defense from 1972 to 2004.
Before Fame
He was educated in Homs, and entered the Homs Military Academy in 1952.
Trivia
He published several books and created the publishing company, Tlass Books.
Family Life
He married Lamia Al Jabiri in 1958, and together they had four children.
Associated With
He stated that actress, Gina Lollobrigida called him the one love of her life.
