Osma bin Laden (alternative spelling: Usama bin Laden)

Osama bin Laden was the founder and leader of the militant Islamist group Al-Qaeda. Born in 1957 in Saudi Arabia, he became notorious for orchestrating terrorist attacks aimed at Western targets, most notably the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. His ideology centered on opposing Western influence and promoting a strict interpretation of Islamic law. Bin Laden's actions led to significant global security concerns and military responses, including the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. He was killed in 2011 by U.S. forces. His legacy is complex, associated with both ideological extremism and international counterterrorism efforts.