| Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah | |
|---|---|
| His Highness | |
) Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah | |
| 8th Ruler of Kuwait | |
| Reign | 28 November 1915 – 5 February 1917 |
| Predecessor | Mubarak Al-Sabah |
| Successor | Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah |
| Born | 1860){kind=small} Sheikhdom of Kuwait |
| Died | 5 February 1917 (aged 56–57) |
| Father | Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, CSI, (1860 – 5 February 1917) was the eighth ruler of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah line.[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]
Honours and awards
- Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI)-23 November 1916[2]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 Sabah Born: 1860 Died: 5 February 1917 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mubarak Al-Sabah | Sheikh of Kuwait 1915–1917 | Succeeded by Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah |