Hamid Karzai (Pashto: حامد کرزی, Hāmid Karzay; born 24 December 1957[1]) is a former President of Afghanistan. He served from 22 December 2001 to 29 September 2014. He was the first democratically elected leader of the country.
Hamid Karzai حامد کرزی | |
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| President of Afghanistan | |
| In office 22 December 2001 – 29 September 2014 Acting: 22 December 2001 – 7 December 2004 | |
| Vice President | Karim Khalili Mohammed Fahim Yunus Qanuni |
| Preceded by | Burhanuddin Rabbani |
| Succeeded by | Ashraf Ghani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1957 Kandahar, Afghanistan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Zeenat Quraishi (1999–present) |
| Children | Mirwais Malalai Howsi |
| Alma mater | Himachal Pradesh University |
He is ethnic Pashtun from Kandahar and can speak several different language, including English, French, Persian, Urdu and his native Pashto language. He was educated in Afghanistan and India. He lived in Pakistan before becoming popular in late 2001. He has many family members and relatives living in the United States.
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