Know more about Gaddafi's wives and his children (see pics)

New Delhi: Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi ruled the oil-rich nation in North Africa from 1969 till 2011, for a long stretch of 41 years. He was the “Brother Leader” of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from 1977 to 2011.His 41-year leadership, prior to the uprising, made him the fourth longest-serving non-royal leader since 1900, as well as the longest-serving Arab leader. He was famous for his fascination towards women> He used to keep female bodyguards for his security.He was in controversy for his love affair with his long time nurse, but there were two women with whom he spent his life.His first wife was Fatiha al-Nuri Khaled aka Fathiha, who was a teacher by profession. Gaddafi married Fatiha in 1968. This was an arranged relationship and lasted only for six months.Later he married Safia Farkash. Safia Farkash was his former nurse, he met her in 1969 ,following the coup, when he was hospitalized with appendicitis.The couple remained married until his death.Gaddafi had eight biological children,seven of them sons and two adopted children. Muhammad Gaddafi (born 1970), his eldest son, was the only child born to Gaddafi's first wife.His sons, Moatassem and Saif, were prominent in government politics. There was speculation about a succession struggle between the two. Here are the pics of members of Gaddafi's family: Muammar Gaddafi with his wife and kids.Gaddafi's wife .Gaddafi's wife taking care of there baby.Gaddafi with wife Safia Farkash.Muammar Gaddafi Children: Muhammad Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Al-Saadi Gaddafi,Hannibal Gaddafi,Moatassem Gaddafi, Saif al-Arab Gaddafi, Khamis Gaddafi, Ayesha Gaddafi. Gaddafi on vacation with his kids.Gaddafi's kids posing for the pic.Gaddafi with his kids.Gaddafi on vacation with wife and son.Gaddafi with his daughter.Gaddafi holding his new born baby.Muammar Gaddafi Adopted Child: Milad Gaddafi, Hanna Gaddafi.Gaddafi posing for the pic with his daughter.Gaddafi's son Moatassem with Hillary Clinton, Treaty Room, Washington, DC, 21 April 2009. Muhammad al Gaddafi: Born abt. 1970. Engineer, head of the Libyan Olympic Committee and the Libya telecom company. His mother is Fatiha al-Nuri Khaled. Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (born 25 June 1972), his second son.Al-Saadi al-Qaddafi(Son): Born May 25, 1973 in Tripoli, Libya. Professional football player, businessman, member of the Libyan Army. Hannibal Muammar al-Qaddafi (Son): Born abt. 1976. Businessman. Ayesha Gaddafi (born 1976), Gaddafi's only biological daughter.Moatassem Gaddafi (1977 – 20 October 2011), Gaddafi's fifth son.Saif al-Arab al-Qaddafi (Son): Born abt. 1982 in Tripoli, Libya. Khamis al-Qaddafi: Born May 27, 1983 in Tripoli, Libya. Member of the Libyan Army. Reportedly killed in a battle south of Tripoli in late August 2011.

Know more about Gaddafi's wives and his children (see pics)

New Delhi: Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi ruled the oil-rich nation in North Africa from 1969 till 2011, for a long stretch of 41 years. He was the “Brother Leader” of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya from

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