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Bassel al-Assad

Syrian engineer, soldier, politician, and eldest son of former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad

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born
1962
died
1994
age at death
31
known for
politician, civil engineer, military officer

1962 – 1994

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Bassel al-Assad was a Syrian military officer, engineer, and politician. He was the eldest son of Syrian president Hafez al-Assad. He was expected to succeed his father as president until his death in a car crash in January 1994. After his death, his younger brother Bashar became heir apparent to the Syrian presidency and ultimately succeeded their father upon his death.

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