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Khairallah Talfah: Iraqi military officer and politician (c. 1910–1993).
Biography
Khairallah Talfah was an Iraqi military officer, politician, and author. He was the maternal uncle and father-in-law of Saddam Hussein. He was the father of Saddam's first wife Sajida Talfah and of Iraqi defense minister Adnan Khairallah. Under the Saddam regime, Talfah served as governor of Baghdad from 1979 to 1981, when he was removed from his position on charges of corruption.
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Where was Khairallah Talfah born?
Khairallah Talfah was born in Al-Awja.
Where can I find more information about Khairallah Talfah?
You can find more about Khairallah Talfah on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
