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gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:Algeria
gptkb:Politician
|
|
gptkbp:allies
|
Western governments
|
|
gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:Legion_of_Super-Heroes
gptkb:Order_of_the_Nile
gptkb:Order_of_the_Star_of_Romania
gptkb:Order_of_the_Cedar
gptkb:Grand_Cross_of_the_Order_of_the_Phoenix
gptkb:Order_of_the_Republic_of_Tunisia
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|
gptkbp:birth_date
|
September 3, 1936
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|
gptkbp:birth_place
|
Hammam Sousse, Tunisia
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|
gptkbp:born
|
September 3, 1936
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|
gptkbp:born_in
|
Tunis, Tunisia
Hammam Sousse, Tunisia
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|
gptkbp:born_on
|
September 3, 1936
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|
gptkbp:cause_of_death
|
gptkb:pneumonia
Heart attack
|
|
gptkbp:censorship
|
Media censorship
|
|
gptkbp:children
|
gptkb:Sabrine_Ben_Ali
gptkb:Yassine_Ben_Ali
gptkb:Nour_Ben_Ali
gptkb:Mohamed_Ben_Ali
gptkb:Nesrine_Ben_Ali
gptkb:Mohamed_Zine_El_Abidine_Ben_Ali
gptkb:Hela_Ben_Ali
gptkb:Yasmin_Ben_Ali
Hichem Ben Ali
|
|
gptkbp:community_impact
|
close
|
|
gptkbp:conflict
|
gptkb:Tunisian_Revolution
|
|
gptkbp:consequences
|
widespread
Imprisoned political opponents
|
|
gptkbp:controversy
|
Corruption allegations
Human rights abuses
|
|
gptkbp:corruption_allegations
|
Accused of corruption
|
|
gptkbp:created
|
gptkb:Algeria
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
Impact on Tunisian culture
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_practices
|
Promoted secularism
promoted secularism
Suppressed Islamism
|
|
gptkbp:death_date
|
September 19, 2021
|
|
gptkbp:defeated
|
gptkb:Tunisian_Revolution
popular uprising
1987 coup d'état
Failed coup in 1991
Bloodless coup
|
|
gptkbp:degree_programs
|
the Military Academy of Tunis
|
|
gptkbp:died
|
September 19, 2021
|
|
gptkbp:died_in
|
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
|
|
gptkbp:died_on
|
September 19, 2021
|
|
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations
|
improved with Europe
Maintained relations with Western countries
Strengthened with Europe
Strengthened with the United States
|
|
gptkbp:economic_development
|
moderate
Moderate economic growth
|
|
gptkbp:economic_policy
|
gptkb:Neoliberalism
Liberalization
implemented
liberalization
|
|
gptkbp:economy
|
Estimated billions in personal wealth
|
|
gptkbp:education
|
gptkb:University_of_Tunis
gptkb:Military_Academy_of_Tunisia
gptkb:Military_Academy_of_Tunis
|
|
gptkbp:election
|
gptkb:1984_Tunisian_presidential_election
the Tunisian electorate
|
|
gptkbp:exile
|
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
Popular uprising
2011 to 2021
Lived in exile until death.
|
|
gptkbp:fledging_period
|
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:Tunisia
|
|
gptkbp:full_name
|
gptkb:Zine_El_Abidine_Ben_Ali
|
|
gptkbp:government_type
|
Presidential republic
presidential republic
|
|
gptkbp:graduation_rate
|
high
High unemployment rate
|
|
gptkbp:has_been_accused_of
|
gptkb:corruption
human rights violations
suppressing dissent
|
|
gptkbp:has_child
|
gptkb:Leila_Ben_Ali
|
|
gptkbp:healthcare
|
improved
|
|
gptkbp:historical_debate
|
Debated among historians
|
|
gptkbp:historical_impact
|
Influenced future Tunisian politics
|
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
|
|
gptkbp:influence
|
gptkb:Arab_Spring
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
Tunisian politics
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:Habib_Bourguiba
|
|
gptkbp:infrastructure
|
invested in
|
|
gptkbp:international_relations
|
growing
neutral
normalized
Pro-Western
pro-Western
distant
Engaged in international diplomacy
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_member_of
|
gptkb:the_Arab_League
gptkb:the_Constitutional_Democratic_Rally
|
|
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of
|
the Palestinian cause
Faced widespread protests
|
|
gptkbp:is_criticized_for
|
gptkb:human_rights_organizations
gptkb:economic_policies
lack of political freedoms
Tunisia's history
|
|
gptkbp:is_married_to
|
gptkb:Leila_Trabelsi
gptkb:Leila_Ben_Ali
|
|
gptkbp:is_opposed_by
|
opposition parties
Suppressed
Suppressed opposition parties
|
|
gptkbp:key_player
|
North African politics
|
|
gptkbp:known_for
|
gptkb:corruption
Human rights abuses
Authoritarian rule
authoritarian rule
|
|
gptkbp:language
|
gptkb:French
gptkb:Arabic
|
|
gptkbp:leadership
|
the Arab Spring context
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
gptkb:political_repression
Controversial figure
Corruption scandals
Economic disparity
controversial figure
Impact on Arab Spring
Controversial figure in Tunisian history
Authoritarianism in Tunisia
Economic policies in Tunisia
Public protests against regime
|
|
gptkbp:military_rank
|
gptkb:General
|
|
gptkbp:military_service
|
gptkb:Tunisian_Army
powerful
|
|
gptkbp:music
|
state-controlled
State-controlled media
|
|
gptkbp:nationality
|
Tunisian
|
|
gptkbp:nickname
|
gptkb:Ben_Ali
|
|
gptkbp:notable_commanders
|
gptkb:the_Tunisian_Army
|
|
gptkbp:notable_figures
|
the Arab world
the history of Tunisia
|
|
gptkbp:notable_players
|
the Tunisian political landscape
|
|
gptkbp:office
|
gptkb:Prime_Minister_of_Tunisia
Minister of Interior
|
|
gptkbp:place_of_birth
|
Hammam Sousse, Tunisia
|
|
gptkbp:place_of_death
|
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
|
|
gptkbp:political_ideology
|
Authoritarianism
Arab nationalism
|
|
gptkbp:political_party
|
gptkb:Rassemblement_Constitutionnel_Démocratique
|
|
gptkbp:political_position
|
gptkb:Prime_Minister_of_Tunisia
Head of State
Head of Government
Minister of Interior
|
|
gptkbp:position_held
|
gptkb:Algeria
Minister of Interior
|
|
gptkbp:predecessor
|
gptkb:Habib_Bourguiba
|
|
gptkbp:president
|
gptkb:2011
gptkb:Arab_Spring
gptkb:Tunisia
November 7, 1987
23 years
|
|
gptkbp:reform
|
Limited political reforms
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_algeria
|
tense
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_arab_world
|
mixed
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_germany
|
positive
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_italy
|
gptkb:cooperative
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_libya
|
gptkb:complex
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_palestine
|
supportive
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_qatar
|
friendly
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_saudi_arabia
|
strong
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_syria
|
strained
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_turkey
|
cordial
|
|
gptkbp:relationship_with_united_states
|
strategic ally
|
|
gptkbp:religion
|
gptkb:Islam
|
|
gptkbp:resigned
|
January 14, 2011
|
|
gptkbp:returned_to_tunisia
|
Not returned
|
|
gptkbp:ruled
|
1987 to 2011
|
|
gptkbp:served_as
|
gptkb:Algeria
|
|
gptkbp:served_in
|
gptkb:Tunisian_Army
|
|
gptkbp:service_years
|
1956–1987
|
|
gptkbp:significant_event
|
gptkb:Tunisian_Revolution
|
|
gptkbp:social_issues
|
Poverty
Inequality
criticized
Criticized for repression
|
|
gptkbp:spouse
|
gptkb:Leila_Ben_Ali
|
|
gptkbp:succeeded_by
|
gptkb:Mohamed_Ghannouchi
|
|
gptkbp:successor
|
gptkb:Mohamed_Ghannouchi
|
|
gptkbp:term_end
|
January 14, 2011
|
|
gptkbp:term_start
|
November 7, 1987
|
|
gptkbp:torture
|
Reported torture cases
|
|
gptkbp:tourism
|
developed
|
|
gptkbp:treatment_of_opposition
|
repressive
|
|
gptkbp:was_a
|
gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
gptkb:military_officer
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Nazi_Germany
controversial figure
Tunisian leader
key figure in Tunisia
|
|
gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in
|
the Arab Spring
the Tunisian political system
the Tunisian economy
|
|
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of
|
economic reforms
social stability
foreign investment
tourism development
economic liberalization
|
|
gptkbp:was_educated_at
|
gptkb:Military_Academy_of_Tunis
gptkb:the_University_of_Tunis
|
|
gptkbp:was_involved_in
|
gptkb:political_repression
human rights abuses
infrastructure projects
regional diplomacy
political scandals
the fight against terrorism
the Arab-Israeli conflict
the privatization of state assets
|
|
gptkbp:was_known_for
|
authoritarian rule
his lavish lifestyle
his authoritarian policies
censorship of the media
his close ties to France
his long tenure as president
his repressive regime
his security apparatus
|
|
gptkbp:was_ousted_during
|
the Tunisian Revolution
|
|
gptkbp:was_supported_by
|
gptkb:military
|
|
gptkbp:youth_development
|
Significant youth unemployment
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:Habib_Bourguiba
gptkb:Tunisia
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
4
|