... of being head of Libya. Instead he took matters into his own hands. Gaddafi was born in June nineteen forty two in a tent near Sirte; he was the son of a Bedouin farmer (CNN). Before joining the military, Gaddafi studied at the University of Libya. He assumed the leadership of Libya in nineteen sixty nine after overthrowing King Idris with a group of ... revolutionary army officers (Huffington). Gaddafi carried himself with pride and lived a lavish lifestyle. He wore flamboyant military uniforms or tribal robes that played up his Bedouin roots. He sported trademark sunglasses, and surro...

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