| Intro | Algerian War leader |
| Was |
Activist Political activist Military personnel |
| From | Algeria |
| Type |
Activism Military Politics |
| Gender | male |
| Birth | 31 October 1926, Iboudraren, Algeria |
| Death |
29 March 1959, Bou Saâda, Algeria (aged 32 years) |
| Star sign | Scorpio |
| Politics | Movement for the Triumph of Democratic Liberties, National Liberation Front |
Amirouche Aït Hamouda (31 October 1926 – 29 March 1959), commonly called Colonel Amirouche, was a leader in the Algerian War, organizing the maquis of the Wilaya III. He is considered a national hero in Algeria.
He was killed during combat against French troops on March 29, 1959. This event was much publicized, as Amirouche was considered to be a great threat to the French in Algeria.
Secularist politician Nordine Ait Hamouda is his son.
Biography
He was born on 31 October 1926, at Tassaft Ouguemoun.