Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was born on September 3, 1936 in Hammam Sousse, Tunisia. Former Tunisian president who originally took power in 1987 during a coup that ousted Habib Bourguiba. He was ultimately forcibly removed from office during the 2011 Tunisian Revolution, fleeing to Saudi Arabia amongst unrest and charges of corruption.
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🎂 Zine El Abidine Ben Ali - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Zine El Abidine Ben Ali is 88 years, 1 months and 30 days old. Zine El Abidine Ben Ali will celebrate 89rd birthday on a Wednesday 3rd of September 2025. Below we countdown to Zine El Abidine Ben Ali upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
Occupation	World Leader
Age	88 years old
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Born	September 3, 1936 (Hammam Sousse, Tunisia)
Birthday	September 3
Town/City	Hammam Sousse, Tunisia
Nationality	Tunisia

🌙 Zodiac

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

Former Tunisian President who originally took power in 1987 during a coup that ousted Habib Bourguiba. He was ultimately forcibly removed from office during the 2011 Tunisian Revolution, fleeing to Saudi Arabia amongst unrest and charges of corruption.

Before Fame

After training in France and the United States, he embarked on a career in the Tunisian military that lasted more than two decades.

Trivia

Since leaving the presidency and moving to Saudi Arabia, he has been sentenced in absentia to life in prison by Tunisian courts for crimes relating to violence and repression.

Family Life

He has six children from two marriages. Much of his family has been implicated in the corruption that ultimately led to the Tunisian Revolution, many of whom were arrested after Ben Ali left power.