Ahmad Hasan al-Khatib (Arabic: أحمد حسن الخطيب) (1933–1982) was a Syrian politician. He was a ceremonial head of state of Syria appointed by Hafez al-Assad to replace the ousted president Nureddin al-Atassi. Ahmad al-Khatib was a civilian member of the ruling Ba’ath party and served as president for only four months. His position was subsequently filled by Assad. He then became the speaker of the Syrian parliament. He died in Damascus Syria in 1982.
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active years end date
1971-03-12, 1971-12-26, 1975-04-15
active years start date
1970-11-13, 1970-11-18, 1971-02-22
birth date
1933-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
As-Suwayda, Syria
death date
1982-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death place
Damascus, Syria
office
Speaker of the People's Council, Member of the Regional Command of the Syrian Regional Branch
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