Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Ali Zeidan Biography and Timeline

Follow Ali Zeidan through 3 dated historical records for Libya.

Ali Zeidan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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2012–2014Years on this page

2012

Election as Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Libya · Tripoli · Government / Government of Libya

The General National Congress elects Zeidan to form a new government.

Role range: 2012-2014

2013

Kidnapping of Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Libya · Tripoli · Government / Government of Libya

Armed men briefly abduct Zeidan from a Tripoli hotel before his release.

Role range: 2012-2014

2014

Dismissal as Prime Minister

Prime Minister of Libya · Tripoli · Government / Government of Libya

The General National Congress dismisses Zeidan after a disputed oil shipment leaves Libya.

Role range: 2012-2014

Records, sources and methodology

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