Habib Bourguiba

Habib Bourguiba (Arabic: حبيب بورقيبة‎ Ḥabīb Būrqībah; 3 August 1903 – 6 April 2000) was a Tunisian statesman, the Founder and the first President of the Republic of Tunisia from July 25, 1957 to 7 November 1987. He is often compared to Turkish leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk due to the pro-Western reforms enacted during his presidency.

Read more about Habib Bourguiba:  Early Life and Education, Early Political Career, Neo-Destour, Colonial Oppression, World War II, Fighting For Independence, Presidency, Social Reform, Retreat, Personal Life