Faisal I
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Empires, Dynasties, Ottoman Empire
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History
Article abstract: After commanding forces that played a prominent part in the Arab revolt of 1916-1918 against Ottoman rule, Faisal became the first king of modern Iraq and ruled from 1921 to 1933; by adopting a position midway between British and nationalist demands, he was able ultimately to win independence for his country.
Early Life
Although he was born of an auspicious family, the early years of Faisal ibn al-Husayn did not seem to prefigure the path that his career in the politics of the Middle East later was to take. He was the third son of...
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