Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani

Who was Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani?

Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, also known as Sheikh Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani or Sheikh Abdullah bin Qassim Al Thani, was born in 1880 in Doha, the capital city and state of Qatar. He became the ruler of Qatar on 17 July 1913, although some sources state that he governed Qatar beginning in 1914, after Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al Thani, Sheikh Abdullah's brother, abdicated in favor of his brother. He then abdicated in favor of his heir apparent and second son, Sheikh Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, in 1940. Sheikh Hamad died eight years later and Sheikh Abdullah assumed office once again until 1949, when he stepped down from office in favor for his eldest son, Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani. Oil was also discovered for the first time during his rule.