The Supreme Guide of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, leading the Islamist organization during a tumultuous period in Egyptian history, and advocating for Islamic law and governance.
74 Years Old
Egypt's first democratically elected president, who served from 2012 to 2013 and was a key figure in the Arab Spring uprising, known for his Islamist ideology and brief, tumultuous tenure.
84 Years Old
Egypt's first Vice President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, known for leading the International Atomic Energy Agency and advocating for nuclear disarmament and democracy.
75 Years Old
A key figure in the global jihadist movement, known for masterminding terrorist attacks, including 9/11, and serving as Osama bin Laden's deputy and successor.
90 Years Old
Egypt's former spy chief and VP, known for his role in suppressing dissent and negotiating with Israel, and later becoming a presidential candidate.
98 Years Old
The authoritarian leader who ruled Egypt for nearly three decades, suppressing opposition and maintaining a tight grip on power, while also maintaining a delicate balance of power in the Middle East. He's infamous for his regime's human rights abuses and corruption.
Born in 1918
Led Egypt through a period of rapid modernization and nationalism, becoming a symbol of Arab unity and resistance to Western influence. He nationalized the Suez Canal and implemented socialist reforms.