Born: 21 June 1959 · Died: 2 January 2016 · Age: 56
Quick facts
Date of birth21 June 1959
Date of death2 January 2016
Age at death56
NationalitySaudi
BirthplaceAl-Awamiyah, Saudi Arabia
Editor's Take:
Nimr al-Nimr gave voice to the grievances of Saudi Arabia's Shia minority. He complained of discrimination and called for dignity and equal rights. His sermons alarmed the authorities. Rights groups said his trial was unfair. His execution, alongside dozens of others, led Saudi Arabia to cut ties with Iran. It deepened the rivalry between the two powers. His family say he never called for violence. His case is often cited by groups campaigning against the death penalty. His name still sparks strong feelings across the Gulf.
Key Milestones
2009: Gives sermons calling for Shia rights
2011: Backs protests in the Eastern Province
2012: Arrested after being shot by police
2016: Executed, sparking a crisis with Iran
Ayatollah Sheikh Nimr Baqir al-Nimr (21 June 1959 – 2 January 2016), commonly referred to as Sheikh Nimr, was a Saudi Shia sheikh from Al-Awamiyah in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. His arrest and execution were widely condemned by various governments and human rights organizations.
Nimr al-Nimr's birthday is June 21. He was born on June 21, 1959 in Al-Awamiyah, Saudi Arabia.
How old was Nimr al-Nimr when he died?
Nimr al-Nimr died on January 2, 2016, aged 56.
Who shares a birthday with Nimr al-Nimr?
Famous people who share Nimr al-Nimr's June 21 birthday include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, Jean-Paul Sartre, Lana Del Rey, Benazir Bhutto and Chris Pratt.
