About
Military dictator and 3rd president of Somalia who held the office from 1969 to 1991.
Before Fame
He attended police school in Italy and returned to Somalia, where he eventually became Vice Commander of the army.
Trivia
He established a Supreme Revolutionary Council and ruled through a cult of personality that styled him as the "Victorious Leader" after he seized power.
Family Life
He was married to Khadija Maalin and later Dalyad Haji Hashi.
Associated With
Hassan Mohamud was elected president of Somalia in 2012 and re-established democratic relations with the United States.
