Jaber I Al-Sabah

Monarch

1770 – 1859

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Who was Jaber I Al-Sabah?

Sheikh Jaber bin Abdullah was the third ruler of Kuwait's royal Al-Sabah dynasty, ruling from 1814–1859. He is the eldest son of Abdullah bin Sabah who he succeeded upon Sheikh Abdullah's death.

The British had requested that Bin Abdullah allow them to turn Kuwait into a protectorate, he refused.

Nicknamed Jaber Al-Aish, Bin Abdullah was said to have generously given rice and bread to the poor.

He was succeeded by his eldest son Sabah II Al-Sabah.

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Born
1770
Died
1859

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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