Adnan al-Malki Politician
Adnan al-Malki (Arabic: عدنان المالكي) (b. 1918, Damascus - d. 22 April 1955, Damascus) was a Syrian Army officer and political figure in the mid-20th century. He served as the deputy-chief of staff of the army and was one of the most powerful figures in the army and in national politics until his assassination in 1955.