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Omar Suleiman
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| 16th Vice President of Egypt | |
| In office 29 January 2011 – 11 February 2011 |
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| President | Hosni Mubarak |
| Preceded by | Hosni Mubarak |
| Succeeded by | Sami Hafez Anan (Deputy Chairman) |
| Director of the General Intelligence Directorate | |
| In office 22 January 1993 – 31 January 2011 |
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| President | Hosni Mubarak |
| Preceded by | Nour El Dien Afeefy |
| Succeeded by | Murad Muwafi |
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| Born | 2 July 1936 Qena, Egypt |
| Died | 19 July 2012 (aged 76) Cleveland, Ohio, US |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Egyptian Military Academy Frunze Military Academy Ain Shams University Cairo University |
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| Allegiance | Egypt |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Years of service | 1954-1993 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | North Yemen Civil War Six-Day War October War |
Omar Suleiman (born July 2, 1936 – died July 19, 2012) was an important figure in Egypt. He was a general in the army, a diplomat who worked with other countries, and a politician. For many years, he led Egypt's main intelligence agency. This agency gathers secret information to protect the country.
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Who Was Omar Suleiman?
Omar Suleiman served his country in many ways. He was a key person in the Egyptian government for a long time. He worked closely with President Hosni Mubarak.
Early Life and Education
Omar Suleiman was born in Qena, Egypt, on July 2, 1936. He studied at several important schools. He went to the Egyptian Military Academy. He also studied at the Frunze Military Academy in the Soviet Union. Later, he attended Ain Shams University and Cairo University in Egypt. These studies helped him prepare for his future roles.
Military Career
Suleiman began his military service in 1954. He rose through the ranks to become a Major General. He was involved in several important conflicts. These included the North Yemen Civil War, the Six-Day War, and the October War (also known as the Yom Kippur War). His time in the army gave him a lot of experience.
Leading Egypt's Intelligence
From 1993 to 2011, Omar Suleiman was the Director of the General Intelligence Directorate. This is Egypt's top intelligence agency. His job was to gather information and protect Egypt's security. He worked in this role for nearly two decades.
Becoming Vice President
In January 2011, President Hosni Mubarak appointed Omar Suleiman as the Vice President of Egypt. This was a new role for him. He served as Vice President for a short time. He left office in early February 2011, when President Mubarak also stepped down.
Later Life and Passing
In 2012, Omar Suleiman wanted to run for president of Egypt. However, he was not allowed to be a candidate. After President Mubarak left office, Suleiman was not seen in public very often. He passed away on July 19, 2012. He died in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States, from a heart attack while getting medical treatment.
