Emin Pasha
Physician and politician in Egypt
Born
March 28th, 1840
184 years ago
Died
1892
133 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Egypt
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Born in Germany, Emin Pasha trained as a physician and eventually moved to Egypt. He served as a key figure in the administration of the Equatorial provinces in Africa during the late 19th century. Emin Pasha became a significant political leader, particularly during the time of the Mahdist War. As an administrator, he focused on medical care and infrastructure improvements in the regions he governed. His correspondence and reports shed light on the condition and politics of East Africa at the time.
Served as the governor of Equatoria
Participated in the Sudanese campaign
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