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Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah
Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah
8th Ruler of Kuwait
Reign28 November 1915 – 5 February 1917
Sheikhdom of Kuwait
PredecessorMubarak I
SuccessorSalim I
Born1860
Sheikhdom of Kuwait
Died5 February 1917(1917-02-05) (aged 56–57)
IssueAhmad
Hamud
Mariam
HouseAl-Sabah
FatherMubarak I

Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, CSI (1860 – 5 February 1917), was the eighth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah dynasty.[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]

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References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
Jaber II Al-Sabah House of SabahBorn: 1860 Died: 5 February 1917 Regnal titles Preceded byMubarak Al-Sabah Sheikh of Kuwait 1915–1917 Succeeded bySalim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah


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