Hussein bin Ali

Sharif and King of the Hejaz

Hussein bin Ali - Sharif and King of the Hejaz
Born

None
None years ago

Died

June 4th, 1931
94 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Saudi Arabia

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Served as the Sharif and Emir of Mecca from 1908 until 1924, and proclaimed King of the Hejaz in 1924. Played a significant role in the Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule during World War I, collaborating with British forces to gain Arab independence. After the fall of the Ottoman Empire, faced challenges in maintaining control over the Hejaz and eventually went into exile following the establishment of Saudi Arabia under Abdulaziz Ibn Saud.

Led the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire

Proclaimed King of the Hejaz in 1924

Served as Sharif and Emir of Mecca

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