Anwar Sadat was born on December 25, 1918, in Menouf, Egypt. He served as the third President of Egypt from 1970 until his assassination in 1981. A prominent statesman and diplomat, Sadat played a crucial role in Egypt's political history, notably leading the country during its historic peace treaty with Israel in 1979. His leadership and efforts toward peace earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1978.