Know more about Saddam Hussain's personal life (in pics)

New Delhi: Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussain was born in a village called al-Auja, outside of Tikrit in northern Iraq. Either just before or just after his birth, his father disappeared from his life. Some accounts say that his father was killed; others say he abandoned his family.Saddam's mother soon remarried a man who was illiterate, immoral, and brutal. Saddam hated living with his stepfather and as soon as his uncle Khairullah Tulfah (his mother's brother) was released from prison in 1947, Saddam insisted that he go and live with his uncle.Joining the military had been Saddam's dream and when he wasn't able to pass the entrance exam he was devastated. Later he moved to Baghdad, where he joined politics.In 1957, at age 20, Saddam joined the Baath Party. In 1968 he became the vice president of the Baath Party. On July 16, 1979, the president of Iraq resigned and Saddam officially took the position.He ruled Iraq with a brutal hand. He used fear and terror to stay in power.Here are some pics from his personal moments: 1.Saddam Hussein (2nd R) chats with his intelligence chief and half-brother, Barzan al-Tikriti (2nd L) as his sons Uday (L) and Qusay walk past in an undated holiday. 2.Saddam plays with daughter Hala and son Uday. 3.Saddam with wife Sajiba, daughters, sons and sons-in-law in Baghdad. 4.With French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac in Baghdad in 1974. 5.Saddam Hussein Spending quality time with his kids. 6.Saddam Hussein with Prince Fahd Ibn Abdul Aziz, deputy King of Saudi Arabia. 7.Saddam Hussein with his wife and kids. 8.Saddam Hussein celebrating special moments with the family. 9.Saddam Hussein (left) talking with Michel Aflaq in 1979. 10.Saddam Hussein, his family members . 11.Saddam Hussein (C) celebrates his birthday with (L-R) his first wife Sajda Kher Ala, daughter Ragad, her husband Hussein Kamel and son-in-law Saddam Kamel. 12.Saddam Hussain in his kingdom. 13.Saddam Hussain during a get together.