Bourguiba, Habib ibn Ali
Bourguiba, Habib ibn Ali (1903–2000) Tunisian nationalist and statesman, President (1957–87). Having negotiated the settlement that led to his country's autonomy, he was its first Prime Minister after independence in 1956 and was chosen as its first President when the country became a republic in 1957. A moderate socialist, he embarked on a reform programme intended to improve Tunisia's economy and to establish democratic government. He was deposed following continuing political unrest.
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Habib Bourguiba
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 4/7/2000; ; 700+ words
; Habib Bourguiba, former president of Tunisia Born: 3 August, 1903, in Monastir, Tunisia Died: 6 April, 2000, in Monastir, aged 97 HABIB Bourguiba was the architect of modern Tunisia, one of the last of a generation...
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Ex-Tunisian Leader Habib Bourguiba Dies; Before His Ouster, President Was Respected for Modernization and Pro-Western Stance
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/7/2000; ; 700+ words
; Former Tunisian president Habib Bourguiba, once known as president- for...a personality cult that Mr. Bourguiba cultivated were slowly dismantled...s main thoroughfare, Avenue Habib Bourguiba. Until the dramatic decline...
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Obituary: Habib Bourguiba
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 4/7/2000; ; 700+ words
; HABIB BOURGUIBA was the founder of modern Tunisia...in their own country. The young Bourguiba soon began to take part in nationalist...French woman. They soon had a son, Habib junior. Bourguiba returned to Tunis a qualified lawyer...
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HABIB BOURGUIBA.
Magazine article from: The Middle East; 5/1/2000; 692 words
; ...former president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba died in his hometown of Monastir...them, nevertheless, it was to Habib Bourguiba the French talked when autonomy...any such moves by Anwar Sadat, Habib Bourguiba advocated opening a direct dialogue...
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TUNISIA - Apr. 6 - Former Leader Habib Bourguiba Dies.(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: APS Diplomat Recorder; 4/8/2000; 687 words
; Officials say former Pres. Habib Bourguiba, who led the country's fight for independence, died at age 96. (Bourguiba was once known as president for...a 1987 bloodless palace coup. Bourguiba was hospitalised on Mar. 5 in...
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Tunisia - Under the shadow.(Habib Bourguiba)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 4/15/2000; 700+ words
; ...the country's founding father, Habib Bourguiba, used to be considered an attack...the crowds turned subversive. "Bourguiba lives on," they taunted Mr Ben...next morning, the gates of Mr Bourguiba's towering marble mausoleum were...
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Statement on the Death of Former Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba.(Brief Article)
Newspaper article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents; 4/10/2000; 552 words
; ...the death of former Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba. On behalf of the American people...our heartfelt condolences to President Bourguiba's family and to the Tunisian people. President Bourguiba was a historic leader, a pioneer in...
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Two men of stature: Habib Ben Ali Bourguiba and Bernie Grant
Magazine article from: New African; 5/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; Habib Ben Ali Bourguiba (born 3 August 1903; died on 6 April 2000, aged almost 97) Habib Ben Ali Bourguiba ruled Tunisia for more than 30 years and was the most outstanding...
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Habib Bourguiba.
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 4/15/2000; 700+ words
; Habib Ben Ali Bourguiba, successor to Hannibal, died on...aged 96 AT HIS palace in Tunis Habib Bourguiba liked to show visitors portraits...spent force. His way with opponents Habib Bourguiba was a French-trained lawyer. Back...
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Tunisian President, `Senile,' Is Removed by His Deputy;Habib Bourguiba's 30-Year Rule Ends
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 11/8/1987; ; 700+ words
; President Habib Bourguiba, who led Tunisia to independence and...immediately named himself president in Bourguiba's place, said he will open the way...this North African country to replace Bourguiba's autocracy, but he stopped short...
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Habib Bourguiba
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Habib Bourguiba , 1903-2000, Tunisian statesman...party was outlawed several times and Bourguiba was often imprisoned. In 1946 he escaped...tactician, and moderate modernizer, Bourguiba built a relatively secular and Westernized...
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Bourguiba, Habib ibn Ali
Book article from: World Encyclopedia
Bourguiba, Habib ibn Ali (1903–2000) First...Tunisia (1957–87). In 1934, Bourguiba founded the nationalist Neo-Destour...was proclaimed president-for-life. Bourguiba maintained a pro-French, autocratic...
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Bourguiba, Habib
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to World War II
Bourguiba, Habib (1903–2000),Tunisian politician, leader of his country's nationalist party, the Neo-Destour, which fought...
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Menzel Bourguiba
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Menzel Bourguiba or Manzil Abu Ruqaybah , formerly Ferryville, town (1994 pop. 47,521), N Tunisia...French rule. After Tunisia became independent (1956), it was renamed in honor of Habib Bourguiba , Tunisia's leader.
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Constitutional Democratic Rally
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
...under the leadership of Habib Bourguiba and Shaykh Abd al-Aziz Thaalbi respectively. Bourguiba and other younger members...1934 – 1938); Habib Thameur (1939 – 1948); and Bourguiba (1949 – 1987...
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