Mohamed Bouazizi
Activist

Mohamed Bouazizi Net Worth

Mohamed Bouazizi was a Tunisian street vendor and activist who was born on March 29, 1984 in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. He tragically died from self-immolation in 2010, but his death sparked the Tunisian Revolution and the Arab Spring. His act of protest was a result of a lifetime of abuse from authorities, including the confiscation of his property.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 29, 1984
Birth Place Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia
Age 36 YEARS OLD
Died On Jan 4, 2011 (age 26)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 Net worth: $5.8 billion (2024)

About

Former street vendor and Activist known for sparking the Tunisian Revolution and Arab Spring after his death from self-immolation. Frustrated by a lifetime of abuse from authorities that included confiscation of his property, he set himself on fire in an act of protest.

Before Fame

He spent most of his life selling produce on the street, eventually having to drop out of school in order to help provide for his family.

Trivia

His act inspired similar acts of protest in other north African and Middle East countries. After his death, his efforts earned him the Sakharov Prize as well as being named Person of the Year in 2011 by the UK Times.

Family Life

He grew up with six siblings and his father died when he was only three years old. He died 18 days after setting himself on fire.

Associated With

His action set in motion a series of events that led to the deposal of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, who fled the country.

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