# Idi Amin

Idi Amin seized power in Uganda through a military coup in 1971 and ruled until 1979, presiding over a regime characterized by ethnic persecution, political murder, and systematic human rights abuses estimated to have resulted in between 100,000 and 500,000 deaths. He expelled Uganda's Asian population in 1972, causing severe economic damage, and cultivated a flamboyant international persona while conducting brutal internal repression. He was deposed during the Uganda-Tanzania War and spent the remainder of his life in exile in Saudi Arabia, dying there in August 2003 without facing trial for his crimes.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** May 17, 1925
- **Birthplace:** Koboko, Uganda
- **Nationality:** Ugandan
- **Occupation:** Mass Murder / Dictatorship
- **Category:** Criminals
- **Also Known As:** Big Daddy, The Butcher of Uganda

## Overview

Idi Amin Dada Oumee was a Ugandan military officer and politician who served as the third president of Uganda from 1971 until his overthrow in 1979. He rose through military ranks until he became commander of all Ugandan armed forces in 1970. In 1971, he overthrew president Milton Obote, subsequently ruling as a dictator. His administration carried out human rights abuses, including mass killings, and collapsed the Ugandan economy. He was ousted from power in 1979 after launching an unsuccessful war on Tanzania. He lived in exile for the rest of his life.

## Wikipedia Context

This profile section is complemented from Wikipedia for Idi Amin. President of Uganda from 1971 to 1979

## Sources

Primary source page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idi_Amin

## Timeline

### 1925 — Birth
Birth of Idi Amin.

### 2026 — Wikipedia Complement
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### 2026 — Profile Update
Structured profile components were updated to improve completeness.

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