Adib Shishakli
Former President of Syria
Adib al-Shishakli was a Syrian military officer who served as President of Syria from 1953 to 1954. He was overthrown and later assassinated. Wikipedia
Born: 1909, Hama, Syria
Assassinated: September 27, 1964, Ceres, State of Goiás, Brazil
Party: Arab Liberation Movement
Previous offices: Prime Minister of Syria (1953–1954) and President of Syria (1953–1954)
Organization founded: Arab Liberation Movement
Awards: Order of Civil Merit and Order of Military Merit (Syria)
Education: Homs Military Academy