Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah | |
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10th Ruler of Kuwait | |
Reign | 29 March 1921 – 29 January 1950 |
Predecessor | Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Successor | Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah |
Born | 1885 Sheikhdom of Kuwait |
Died | 29 January 1950 | (aged 64–65)
Spouse | 15,[citation needed] |
Father | Jaber II Al-Sabah |
Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (1885 – 29 January 1950) (Arabic: الشيخ أحمد الجابر الصباح) was the tenth ruler of Kuwait, from 29 March 1921 until his death on 29 January 1950.[1]
Ahmad was the son of Jaber II Al-Sabah, who was the eighth Ruler of Kuwait between 1915 and 1917. He rose to power after the death of his uncle Salem Al-Sabah, the ninth ruler of Kuwait, in February 1921.[1]
Ahmad was the lead cavalry commander, founder of the Military of Kuwait and the Directorate of Public Security Force.[2][3] Ahmad tasked his defense cavalry and infantry to Sheikh Ali Salem Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah in the early 1920s and transferred the command of defense cavalry and infantry to Sheikh Abdullah Jaber Al-Abdullah II Al-Sabah[2][4][5] following the Battle of Al-Regeai. He was the minister of finance from 1940 to 1950.[6]
Ahmad was married several times.[citation needed] Notable children include:
Ahmad died in 1950 at Dasman Palace in Kuwait.
Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Born: 1885 Died: 29 January 1950
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Preceded by Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Sheikh of Kuwait 1921–1950 |
Succeeded by Abdullah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah |