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When did Libya gain their independence?
Libya was occupied by Italy from the end of WW1 until it was fought over in WW2 and the Italians were defeated by the Allies . After that war, on 24 December 1951, Libya declared its independence as the United Kingdom of Libya,
What country was Libya a conoly of?
Lybia was a colony of Italy from 1912 until 1942, when Allied forces captured the territory from the Italians. Before that, it was part of the Ottoman Empire.
Who ruled libya?
From 106 BC to 642 AD Libya was under Roman rule. From 642 AD to 1551 AD it was under Arab Islamic rule. Spain invaded Libya in 1551, but lost control of Libya to the Ottomans fairly quickly. they then ruled Libya until 1911, when it became an Italian colony. The Italians then ruled Libya until 1951 when the United Nations ruled that Libya should be independent. So from 1951 Libya became a monarchary under King Idris, who was Libya's first and only monarch. This lasted until 1969 when a coup led by the army officer Muammar Gaddafi took control of the country.
Did Libya have elected government?
No. The current government in Libya is the first that was even quasi-democratic. Libya has been ruled by dictators, monarchies, and strongmen from its beginnings until 2011.
Were Italians who fought in World War 2 in 1942 on the side of the allies or the axis?
Yes. They fought in North Africa. At first the Germans were under the command of the Italian Commando Supremo (Supreme command). It wasn't until Hitler promoted Gen. Rommel that the Italians served under the Germans.Many Italians fought at Stalingrad in winter of 1941-42. When the German VI Army was surrounded, the 6th Alpini (Mountain troops) lead a force of Germans out of the entrapment.On 8 Sept 1943, the Italian government surrendered. However, the Fascists remained loyal to the Germans and continued to fight on their side. There were several Italians divisions formed, but most were used to as anti-partisan forces. An Italian SS Division was created.Other Italians remained loyal to the Allies. Four Italian combat groups were formed and fought with the Italians in late 1944 and 1945.
What countries ruled Libya?
Libya has been ruled by various countries and empires throughout its history. The most notable include the Ottoman Empire, which controlled Libya from the 16th century until the Italian invasion in 1911. Italy then ruled Libya until World War II, after which it became a British and French mandate. Libya gained independence in 1951, eventually becoming a republic under Muammar Gaddafi, who ruled from 1969 until his overthrow in 2011.
Who is Muammar al Qaddafi?
Muammar Gaddafi was Libya's leader until his death in 2011. He was a Colonel during the Libyan revolution and as such, he was the de facto ruler of Libya until his death which also came during an uprising.
Who was the founder of Libya?
Omar Al-Mukhtar - Libyan national hero who resisted the Italian colonialism of Libya from 1911 until 1931 when he was hanged by the fascist government of Benito Mussolini.
Was the freedom of Libya gained peacefully from Italy?
No. The Allied Powers invaded Libya in 1943 during the North African Campaign of World War II, and occupied Libya until 1951. Italy had renounced its claim to Libya in 1947, after having ruled it from 1912 to 1943. There were numerous rebellions mounted by Libyans prior to World War II.
Has Libya had any government except dictatorship?
Yes. It had a king until Gadaffi took over in 1969.
Who opposed ratification of the Constitution until after the inclusion of a bill of rights?
Antifederalists
How many battles were fought in the Latin American Revolution?
Many battles were fought in the Latin American Revolution. In fact, 234,101,009 battles were fought until victory...
