Idi Amin
President of Uganda (1971-1979)
1925 — 2003
Quick Facts
Profession
President of Uganda (1971-1979)
Born
January 1, 1925
Died
2003 (age ~78)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, military personnel, military officer
Uganda ProtectorateBorn in KobokoDied in Saudi Arabia
1925
Born in Koboko (1925-01-01)
1971
PositionPresident of Uganda (1971–1979)
1975
Positionchairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1975–1976)
2003
Died in Saudi Arabia
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Idi Amin?+
Idi Amin is President of Uganda (1971-1979). Born in 1925.
When was Idi Amin born?+
Idi Amin was born on January 1, 1925.
When did Idi Amin die?+
Idi Amin died in 2003, at approximately 78 years of age.
Idi — January 1, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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