List of heads of state of Libya
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This article lists the heads of state of Libya since the country's independence in 1951.
Heads of state of Libya (1951–present)
Kingdom of Libya (1951–1969) | ||||||||
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No. | Name | Portrait | Lifespan | Reign | Dynasty | |||
Reign start | Reign end | Duration | ||||||
King of Libya | ||||||||
1 | Idris I | ![]() |
1889–1983 | 24 December 1951 | 1 September 1969 | 17 years, 251 days | Senussi | |
The first and only King of Libya. Deposed in the 1969 coup d'état. | ||||||||
Libya under Gaddafi (1969–2011)Libyan Arab Republic (1969–1977) | ||||||||
No. | Name | Portrait | Lifespan | Term of office | Political party | |||
Took office | Left office | Time in office | ||||||
Chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council | ||||||||
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Libyan Arab Socialist Union/meta/color" | | 2 | Muammar Gaddafi | ![]() |
1942–2011 | 1 September 1969 | 2 March 1977 | 7 years, 182 days | Military / Arab Socialist Union |
Gaddafi dissolved the Revolutionary Command Council on 2 March 1977, after adopted position Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution to Himself as Head of State and the General People's Congress as Legislature and the Declaration on the Establishment of the Authority of the People. | ||||||||
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (1977–2011) | ||||||||
Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution | ||||||||
(2) | Muammar Gaddafi | ![]() |
1942–2011 | 2 March 1977 | 20 October 2011 | 34 years, 232 days | Military / Independent (Islamic socialist) | |
Gaddafi renounced all government functions on 2 March 1979. However, as leader of the revolution (officially "Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution"), he retained ultimate control over Libya until he was deposed and killed during the 2011 Civil War.[1][2] | ||||||||
Transitional period (2011–present) | ||||||||
Chairman of the National Transitional Council | ||||||||
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Independent politician/meta/color" | | 3 | Mustafa Abdul Jalil | ![]() |
born 1952 | 5 March 2011 | 8 August 2012 | 1 year, 156 days | Independent |
In rebellion to 23 August 2011, based in Benghazi during this period. | ||||||||
Presidents of the General National Congress | ||||||||
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Independent politician/meta/color" | | — | Mohammed Ali Salim Acting President |
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born 1935 | 8 August 2012 | 9 August 2012 | 1 day | Independent |
Symbolic head of state for the handover of power from the NTC. | ||||||||
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:National Front Party (Libya)/meta/color" | | 4 | Mohammed Magariaf | ![]() |
born 1940 | 9 August 2012 | 28 May 2013 | 292 days | National Front Party |
Resigned to comply with the Political Isolation Law passed by the GNC on 14 May 2013. | ||||||||
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Independent politician/meta/color" | | — | Giuma Ahmed Atigha Acting President |
born 1950 | 28 May 2013 | 25 June 2013 | 28 days | Independent | |
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Independent politician/meta/color" | | 5 | Nouri Abusahmain | ![]() |
born 1956 | 25 June 2013 | 5 April 2016 | 2 years, 285 days | Independent |
In rebellion, based in Tripoli. Internationally recognized until 4 August 2014. | ||||||||
Chairmen of the Presidential Council | ||||||||
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Independent politician/meta/color" | | 6 | Fayez al-Sarraj | ![]() |
born 1960 | 30 March 2016 | 15 March 2021 | 4 years, 350 days | Independent |
Internationally recognized, based in Tripoli. Simultaneously served as Prime Minister of the Government of National Accord. | ||||||||
rowspan="2" style="background:Template:Independent politician/meta/color" | | 7 | Mohamed al-Menfi | ![]() |
born 1976 | 15 March 2021 | Incumbent | 3 years, 150 days | Independent |
Internationally recognized, based in Tripoli. |
See also
- List of governors-general of Italian Libya
- List of heads of government of Libya
- Brotherly Leader and Guide of the Revolution
References
- ^ Wynne-Jones, Jonathan (19 March 2011). "Libyan minister claims Gaddafi is powerless and the ceasefire is 'solid'". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
- ^ "Gaddafi: Libya dignity under attack". Al Jazeera. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has said that he is not a president and so cannot resign his position, and that power is in the hands of the people, during a televised public rally in the capital, Tripoli.