Mohamed Morsi

Mohamed Morsi was the first democratically elected president of Egypt, serving from 2012 to 2013.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

August 8, 1951

Death Date:

June 17, 2019

Age :

67

Born on August 20, 1951, in Al-Sharqiyyah governorate, Egypt, Mohamed Morsi was an Egyptian engineer, politician, and professor. He became the fifth president of Egypt, serving from June 30, 2012, until July 3, 2013, when he was ousted by a military intervention following massive protests. As a member of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Freedom and Justice Party, Morsi was committed to promoting democracy and human rights in Egypt.

During his brief tenure, Morsi achieved significant milestones, including drafting a new constitution and mediating a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. In addition to his political career, he authored books, lectured at universities, and advocated for political reform. However, his presidency faced considerable opposition and protests from the Egyptian people.

Morsi passed away from a heart attack in a Cairo courtroom on June 17, 2019. His death brought renewed attention to his short-lived presidency and his historic role as Egypt’s first democratically elected president. Despite his initial promise, Morsi’s time in office was marked by controversy and ultimately concluded with his removal from power.