Abdul Rahman Arif

ModernGeneralIraq1916 — 2007

Brother of Abdul Salam, last pre-Baathist president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1916

Died

2007

Country

Iraq

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)69

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)57

Total Score43.7

Abdul Rahman Arif — Complete Timeline

1966 AD

Assumed Presidency after Brother's DeathPolitical Action◆ Major

Following the death of his brother, President Abdul Salam Arif, in a helicopter crash, Abdul Rahman Arif assumed the presidency of Iraq. He inherited a regime already under pressure from the Baath Party and internal divisions.

Presidential SuccessionIraq

Impact: national

1968 AD

Overthrown by Baathist CoupPolitical Action

Abdul Rahman Arif was overthrown in a bloodless coup led by the Baath Party, which brought Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr to power. This ended the Arif brothers' rule and marked the beginning of decades of Baathist control in Iraq.

CoupBaath PartyEnd of Regime

Impact: nationaldestructive