Kim Jong-il

Kim Jong-il (born Yuri Irsenovich Kim; 16 February 1941; official biography claims 1942 – 17 December 2011) was the supreme leader of North Korea (DPRK) from 1994 to 2011. He succeeded his father and founder of the DPRK Kim Il-sung following the elder Kim's death in 1994. Kim Jong-il was the General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, Chairman of the National Defence Commission of North Korea, and the supreme commander of the Korean People'... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 16, 1941

Date of death:

  • Dec 17, 2011 (age 70 years)

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Also known as:

  • Kim Jong Il,
  • Kim Jong-Il,
  • Yuri Irsenovich Kim,
  • 김정일,
  • 친애하는 지도자,
  • Dear Leader,
  • Dear Father

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Spouse From To Type of union
  • 1977
  • Aug 13, 2004
  • 1974
  • Dec 17, 2011
  • 2004
  • Dec 17, 2011
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  • Dec 28, 2011

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Military Person

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Rank Military Force To date
  • Dec 18, 2011
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Politician

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Basic title Office, position, or title Jurisdiction of office From To
  • Jul 9, 1994
  • Dec 17, 2011

Supreme Leader of North Korea of North Korea

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  • Dec 18, 2011
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  • General
  • Shining Star of Paektu Mountain
  • Guiding Sun Ray
  • Sun of the Communist Future
  • Leader
  • Great Leader
  • The Dear Leader
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