Abdirashid Shermarke
Former President of Somalia
Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, also known as Abdirashid Shermarke, was Prime Minister of Somali Republic from 12 July 1960, to 14 June 1964, and President of Somali Republic from 6 July 1967, until his assassination on October 15, 1969. He was the... Wikipedia
Born: June 8, 1919, Harardhere, Somalia
Assassinated: October 15, 1969, Laascaanood, Somalia
Children: Omar Sharmarke
Education: Sapienza University of Rome (1958)
Party: Somali Youth League
Previous offices: President of Somalia (1967–1969) and Prime Minister of Somalia (1960–1964)
Nationality: Somali