Amin Howeidi | |
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Installed | 1967 |
Term ended | March 1968 |
Predecessor | Shams Badran |
Successor | Mohammed Fawzi |
Personal details | |
Born | September 22, 1921 |
Died | 31 October 2009 | (aged 88)
Nationality | Egyptian |
Alma mater | Military academy |
Amin Howeidi (22 September 1921 – 31 October 2009) was an Egyptian military leader, author and defense minister under Nasser's rule.
Early life and education[]
Howeidi was born in Munufiya on 22 September 1921.[1] He attended the Military Academy and graduated in 1940.[2] He held a master's degree in military sciences from the Chief of Staff College, which he received in 1951.[2] Then he attended the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, and obtained another master's degree in military sciences in 1955.[2] Next, he obtained a master's degree in translation, press and publication from Cairo University in 1956.[2]
Career[]
After, graduation, Howeidi began to work as a teacher at the Military Academy.[2] Later, he became a professor at the Military Chief of Staff College.[2] In addition, he served as the head of military operations planning in the Armed Forces Command.[2] He was part of the Free Officers who realized the 1952 revolution in Egypt.[2] Then he began to hold public posts. His offices included ambassador to Morocco (1962–1963), ambassador to Iraq (1963–1965),[3] minister of national guidance (1965–1966), and minister of state for cabinet affairs (1966–1967).[2]
He was appointed defense minister and director of general intelligence by Gamal Abdel Nasser after the defeat of Egypt in Six Day War.[3] His term as defense minister began in June 1967, and he replaced Shams Badran in the post.[4] Howeidi's term ended in March 1968[2] and he was succeeded by Mohammed Fawzi as defense minister.[5] Howeidi served as director of general intelligence from 1967 to 1970.[2]
Arrest[]
In 1971, Howeidi was detained along with 91 others accused of treason and then, tried at the Revolutionary Tribunal. He was sentenced to house arrest for nearly 10 years.[2]
Personal life[]
Howeidi was married and had two children, a daughter and a son.[6]
Publications[]
Howeidi was the author of various books, including How Zionist Leaders Think, Lost Opportunities, 50 Years of Storms: Telling What I saw and The 1967 War: The Secrets and Mysteries.[1] In addition, he wrote opinions for Al Ahram Weekly.[7]
Death[]
Howeidi died on 31 October 2009 at the age of 88.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Egyptian Figures". SIS. http://www.sis.gov.eg/newVR/figure2011/english/enkhelden/htm/aminh.htm. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Said, Abdel Moneim (12–18 November 2009). "Amin Howeidi and Mustafa Mahmoud". http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/972/op1.htm. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Nkrumah, Gamal (5–11 November 2009). "Obituary Amin Howeidi (1921-2009) Vexed, not villainous". http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2009/971/eg11.htm. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ "Nasser picks new aide". 21 July 1967. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ithVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ReEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3983,3921045&dq=shams+badran&hl=en. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ "General Mohammed Fawzi". Edward Fox. http://www.edwardfox.co.uk/fawzi.html. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
- ↑ Nkrumah, Gamal (2–8 August 2007). "Amin Howeidi: Learning from the revolution". http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2007/856/profile.htm. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ↑ Howeidi, Amin (23 November 2008). "Choose your region". http://www.alarabiya.net/save_pdf.php?cont_id=60633. Retrieved 31 January 2013.
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