FACTS: Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi really loved the people

Muammar Gaddafi, born in a Bedouin tent near Sirte, Libya in 1942, experienced a humble beginning that would shape his revolutionary path. In 1969, Gaddafi led a bloodless coup that toppled King Idris, propelling him to power as the leader of Libya. His charisma and radical ideologies positioned him as a prominent figure in both Libyan and international politics, marking the beginning of his enduring rule.