Ali Zouaoui
Tunisian economist and politician
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Ali Zouaoui (Arabic: علي الزواوي; November 10, 1925 – February 18, 1972) was a Tunisian economist and politician.
BornNovember 10, 1925
DiedFebruary 18, 1972 (aged 46)
OccupationsPolitician, Economist
KnownforAdministrator of Central Bank of Tunisia
Ali Zouaoui | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 10, 1925 |
| Died | February 18, 1972 (aged 46) |
| Occupations | Politician, Economist |
| Known for | Administrator of Central Bank of Tunisia |
Career
He was a member of an old family which hailed from Hajeb El Ayoun, and studied law and economics in France. He was the chairman of Espérance Sportive de Tunis from 1968 to 1970.[1] Then, he served as the governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia from 1970 to 1972;[2][3] in the latter year he was killed in a traffic accident.
Personal life
He married Soufiya Belkhodja, sister of the painter Néjib Belkhodja and daughter of Tunisian craftsmen, then Arlette Ravalec. He had two daughters and a son. He is the grandfather of the actress, Dorra Zarrouk.[3]