Moulay Abd al-Aziz bin Hassan
Sultan of Morocco, promoted modernization
Born
February 24th, 1881
144 years ago
Died
1943
82 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Morocco
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Born in 1881, the Sultan ruled Morocco from 1894 to 1908. The leadership was characterized by attempts to modernize the country amidst colonial pressures. He presided over a period marked by significant political change and foreign intervention. Abd al-Aziz faced challenges from both internal factions and European powers. After a coup, he was deposed in 1908. His reign is often noted for efforts to reform the administration and military, as well as dealing with the complexities of colonial dynamics in North Africa.
Ruled Morocco from 1894 to 1908
Facilitated modernization initiatives
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