Rashid Ali al-Gaylani

Rashid Ali al-Gaylani was an influential Iraqi political leader and military officer who served as Prime Minister multiple times during the early to mid-20th century. He is most known for leading Iraq's nationalist movement against British influence, especially during the 1941 coup when he aimed to establish Iraq's independence. His leadership reflected the struggle of Iraqis to assert control over their country amid complex political and colonial pressures, making him a significant figure in Iraq's path toward sovereignty and political development.