Ahmad al-Ghashmi
Ahmad bin Hussein al-Ghashmi (21 August 1935 – 24 June 1978) (Arabic: أحمد حسين الغشمي, romanized: Aḥmad Ḥusayn al-Ghašmī) was the fourth President of the Yemen Arab Republic from 11 October 1977 until his death eight months later. Al-Ghashmi assumed power when his predecessor, Ibrahim al-Hamdi, was assassinated.
Ahmad bin Hussein al-Ghashmi | |
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Ghashmi in 1976 | |
| 4th President of the Yemen Arab Republic | |
| In office 11 October 1977 – 24 June 1978 | |
| Prime Minister | Abdul Aziz Abdul Ghani |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim al-Hamdi |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Karim Abdullah al-Arashi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1935 Hamdan District, Sana'a Governorate, Yemen |
| Died | 24 June 1978 (aged 42) Sana'a, North Yemen |
| Manner of death | Assassination by explosion |
| Political party | None (Military) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | North Yemen |
| Years of service | 1956–1978 |
| Rank | Major General |
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