Benyoucef Benkhedda
Algerian politician (1920-2003)
Benyoucef Benkhedda (Arabic: بن يوسف بن خدة; February 23, 1920 – February 4, 2003) was an Algerian politician. He headed the third GPRA exile government of the National Liberation Front (FLN).
Benyoucef Benkhedda | |
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Head of the Provisional Government of the Algerian Republic | |
In office 9 August 1961 – 27 September 1962 | |
Vice President | Krim Belkacem Ahmed Ben Bella Mohamed Boudiaf[1] |
Preceded by | Ferhat Abbas |
Succeeded by | Ahmed ben Bella |
Head of Government of Algeria | |
In office 9 August 1961 – 27 September 1962 | |
President | Himself Abderrahmane Farès |
Preceded by | Ferhat Abbas |
Succeeded by | Ahmed Ben Bella (as Prime Minister) |
Personal details | |
Born | [2] Berrouaghia, Médéa Province, Algeria | February 23, 1920
Died | February 4, 2003[2] Algiers, Algeria | (aged 82)
Nationality | Algerian |
Political party | FLN |
Alma mater | University of Algiers |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Pharmacist |
References
change- ↑ Ottaway, Professor Marina; Ottaway, David; Ottaway, Marina (December 15, 1970). "Algeria: The Politics of a Socialist Revolution". University of California Press – via Google Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Obituary from The Guardian, February 18, 2003