Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri vs Rene of Chalon

Al-Douri was a founding member of the Ba'ath Party and participated in the 1968 coup that brought the party to power. He became a close associate of Saddam Hussein and held various security and party positions.

Al-Douri was appointed Vice Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council, making him the second-highest ranking official in Iraq after Saddam Hussein. He held this position until the fall of the regime in 2003.

Al-Douri was a key commander in the Anfal campaign against Iraqi Kurds. He oversaw military operations that included the use of chemical weapons, mass executions, and the destruction of villages, resulting in tens of thousands of deaths.

Al-Douri evaded capture after the US-led invasion of Iraq. He became the most wanted Ba'athist fugitive, leading an insurgency against coalition forces. He was reported dead several times but remained at large for years.

Upon the death of his uncle Philibert of Chalon, Rene inherited the Principality of Orange, a sovereign state in the Holy Roman Empire. This inheritance made him a prince and a significant landowner in Provence and the Netherlands, establishing the Orange-Nassau dynasty.

Rene was appointed Stadholder of Holland, Zeeland, and Utrecht by Charles V, governing key provinces in the Low Countries. He administered justice, led military forces, and collected taxes, strengthening Habsburg control in the region.

Rene was killed in action during the Siege of St. Dizier, a battle in the Italian Wars between the French and the Imperial forces of Charles V. His death at age 25 ended his rule, and his titles passed to his cousin William the Silent, who later led the Dutch Revolt.