Biography.com explores the origins and crimes of terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden. read more
Mohammed bin Awad bin Laden was a multi-billionaire Saudi businessman working primarily in the construction industry. He founded what is today the Saudi Binladin Group and became the wealthiest non-royal Saudi, establishing the wealth and prestige of the Bin Laden family. He was the father of Osama bin Laden. read more
Born 1957 for Syrian mother, Osama bin Laden was the seventh son among fifty brothers and sisters. Note: This document is published here exactly as in the original translated document given to FRONTLINE. read more