President of Iraq from 1958 to 1963
| His ExcellencyMuhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i | |
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| محمد نجيب الربيعي | |
 Al-Rubaiy in 1960 | |
| 1st President of Iraq | |
| In office 14 July 1958 – 8 February 1963 | |
| Prime Minister | Abd al-Karim Qasim |
| Preceded by | Faisal II (as the King of Iraq) |
| Succeeded by | Abdul Salam Arif |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1904-07-14)14 July 1904 Baghdad, Baghdad Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | 1965 (aged 60–61) Baghdad, Iraq |
| Nationality | Iraqi |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation | President of Iraq (1958–63) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Iraq |
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| Years of service | 1924-1963 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i (Arabic: محمد نجيب الربيعي; also spelled Al-Rubaiy; 1904–1965) was an Iraqi military officer and politician who served as the first president of Iraq, from 14 July 1958 to 8 February 1963. Together with Abdul Karim Qassim, he was one of the leaders of the 14 July Revolution that toppled King Faisal II in 1958.
While Qassim became prime minister and held most of the power, Ar-Ruba'i was elected head of state with the title of Chairman of the Sovereignty Council. The Sovereignty Council had a representative from each of the communal/ethnic groups. Ar-Ruba'i represented the Sunni community.
In 1963, Qassim was deposed by another coup led by Abd as-Salam Arif. Ar-Ruba'i had to retire from politics. Ar-Ruba'i died in 1965.
References
- Cahoon, Ben (2000). "Iraq - Chronology" (web). worldstatesmen.org. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
- "Iraq PROFILE" (web). U.S. Department of State. 17 October 2006. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
| Preceded byFaisal II (as King of Iraq) | President of Iraq 14 July 1958 – 8 February 1963 |
Succeeded byAbd as-Salam Arif |
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