Muhammad 'abdallah bin hasan
He was one of Somalia's greatest poets; was the first to call for Somali unification. He declared a holy war against the British, Italians, and Ethiopians. His opposing power to the British lasted until his death in November 1920.
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major General Siad barre
Known for his fearless accomplishments which took over the government. He established the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC) and became the president of the Democratic Republic of Somalia.
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ABDULLAHI 'ISSA MOHAMUD
The prime minister of Somalia between 1956 and 1960. He achieved the post of the first foreign minister in Somalia and also gained the position of the post of prime minister during the Italian trusteeship administration.
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ABDIRASHID 'ALI SHERMARKE
The second president of Somalia who fought for the country's health, happiness, and independence. He became the first prime minister of the republic after Somalia's independence. His murder was in 1969 and it was held by one of his bodyguards. As a a result of his death, the country was in deep sorrow. (http://www.historyking.com/Famous-people/Famous-People-From-Somalia.html)
ADEN 'ABDULLAH OSMAN DAAR
The first president of Somalia who changed the region of the country from slavery to independence. (http://www.historyking.com/Famous-people/Famous-People-From-Somalia.html)
MOHAMED 'ALI SAMATER
He was the first vice-president of Somalia and minister of defense. He became the prime minister in 1986. (http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Somalia-FAMOUS-SOMALIS.html#b)
MOHAMMED FARAH AIDID
The clan leader that gained a lot of control over Somalia during the civil war.
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huessein aidid
Mohammed Farah Aidid's son; he was a former US marine and took over after his father's death. (http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Somalia-FAMOUS-SOMALIS.html#b)