Taha al-Hashimi Politician
Taha al-Hashimi (Arabic: طه الهاشمى ‎) (1888–1961) served briefly as prime minister of Iraq for two months, from February 1, 1941, to April 1, 1941. He was appointed prime minister by the regent, 'Abd al-Ilah, following the first ouster of the pro-Axis government of Rashid Ali al-Kaylani during World War II. When Abdul-Illah fled the country, fearing an assassination attempt, Hashimi resigned, and the government reverted to Kaylani. His younger brother, Yassin, had been Iraqi Prime Minister in 1924 & 1936.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1888 |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1961 |
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| office | Prime Minister of Iraq President of the United Popular Front |
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