Gaddafi married his first wife, Fatiha al-Nuri, in 1969. She was the daughter of General Khalid, a senior figure in King Idris' administration, and was from a middle-class background. Although they had one son, Muhammad Gaddafi (b. 1970), their relationship was strained, and they divorced in 1970. Gaddafi's second wife was Safia Farkash, née el-Brasai, a former nurse from Obeidat tribe born in Bayda. They met in 1969, following his ascension to power, when he was hospitalized with appendicitis; he claimed that it was love at first sight. The couple remained married until his death. Together they had seven biological children: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (b. 1972), Al-Saadi Gaddafi (b. 1973), Mutassim Gaddafi (1974–2011), Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi (b. 1975), Ayesha Gaddafi (b. 1976), Saif al-Arab Gaddafi (1982–2011), and Khamis Gaddafi (1983–2011). He also adopted two children, Hanna Gaddafi and Milad Gaddafi.
Gaddafi married his first wife , Fatiha al - Nuri , in 1969 . She was the daughter of General Khalid , a senior figure in King Idris ' administration , and was from a middle - class background . Although they had one son , Muhammad Gaddafi ( b. 1970 ) , their relationship was strained , and they divorced in 1970 . Gaddafi 's second wife was Safia Farkash , née el - Brasai , a former nurse from Obeidat tribe born in Bayda . They met in 1969 , following his ascension to power , when he was hospitalized with appendicitis ; he claimed that it was love at first sight . The couple remained married until his death . Together they had seven biological children : Saif al - Islam Gaddafi ( b. 1972 ) , Al - Saadi Gaddafi ( b. 1973 ) , Mutassim Gaddafi ( 1974–2011 ) , Hannibal Muammar Gaddafi ( b. 1975 ) , Ayesha Gaddafi ( b. 1976 ) , Saif al - Arab Gaddafi ( 1982–2011 ) , and Khamis Gaddafi ( 1983–2011 ) . He also adopted two children , Hanna Gaddafi and Milad Gaddafi .
What was the maiden surname of Gaddafi's second wife?
What was the maiden surname of Gaddafi 's second wife ?
el-Brasai
el-Brasai