Osama bin Laden Fast Facts

Death of Osama bin Laden Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the death of Osama bin Laden. On May 2, 2011, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was killed by US Special Forces during an early morning raid at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Facts about the compound – Built in approximately 2006.– Significantly larger than other homes in the area, and worth a reported $1 million.– Lacked telephone and internet service.– Residents burned their trash rather than …

Osama bin Laden Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Osama bin Laden, the former leader of al Qaeda who was killed in 2011. Personal Birth date: 1957 Death date: May 2, 2011 Birth place: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Birth name: Osama bin Muhammad bin Awad bin Laden Father: Muhammad Awad bin Laden, construction company executive Mother: Hamida al-Attas Marriages and Children: Married to Najwa (1974-separated days before 9/11), and had children Abdullah (1976)…