Political LeaderSyrian1930 – 2000
Hafez al-Assad
President of Syria (1970-2000), ruled during Cold War
Biography
President of Syria from 1970 to 2000 and father of Bashar al-Assad. He was a dominant figure in Syrian politics during the Cold War era.
Quick Facts
Category
Political Leader
Nationality
Syrian
Born
1930
Died
2000
Thinking about the name
Assad
Arabic origin
“From Arabic meaning 'lion' or 'fierce lion,' Assad carries strength, courage, and noble connotations rooted in animal symbolism across Middle Eastern cultures. The name has been borne by notable leaders and carries powerful masculine associations.”