Jaber II Al-Sabah
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Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah | |
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His Highness | |
8th Ruler of Kuwait | |
Reign | 28 November 1915 – 5 February 1917 |
Predecessor | Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Successor | Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Born | 1860 Sheikhdom of Kuwait |
Died | 5 February 1917 | (aged 56–57)
Father | Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, CSI, (1860 – 5 February 1917) was the eighth ruler of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah line.[1] He was the eldest son of Mubarak Al-Sabah and is the ancestor of the Al-Jaber branch of the Al-Sabah family. He ruled the country from 28 November 1915 to his death on 5 February 1917 and was succeeded by his brother, Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.
Although his reign was very short, Jaber is known for economic reforms he initiated.[1]
Honours and awards[]
- Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI)-23 November 1916[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Khalid Abdullah Krairi (October 2016). "John Philby and his political roles in the Arabian Peninsula, 1917-1953" (PhD Thesis). University of Birmingham. p. 247. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ Mohammed Al Mutari (August 2018). "Control of al-Hasa (Saudi Arabia) and direct contact with Britain, 1910 –1916". Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 5 (2): 144.
Categories:
- 20th-century rulers in Asia
- 1860 births
- 1917 deaths
- Honorary Companions of the Order of the Star of India
- House of Al-Sabah
- Rulers of Kuwait
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- Middle Eastern royalty stubs