Colonel Muammar Gaddafi

Colonel Muammar Gaddafi was a Libyan politician and military officer who served as the leader of Libya from 1969 until his death in 2011. He rose to power in a military coup and became the country's prime minister at the age of 27. Gaddafi was known for his charismatic personality and his efforts to modernize Libya. He was also known for his authoritarian rule and his support for international terrorism. Gaddafi was killed in 2011 during the Libyan Civil War.