Title
Hussein bin Ali Al-Hashimi was an Arab leader and King of the Hejaz
Caption
Hussein bin Ali Al-Hashimi (1 May 1854 – 4 June 1931) was an Arab leader from the Banu Hashim clan who was the Sharif and Emir of Mecca from 1908 and, after proclaiming the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire, King of the Hejaz from 1916 to 1924. At the end of his reign he also briefly laid claim to the office of Sharifian Caliph. He was a 37th-generation direct descendant of Muhammad, as he belongs to the Hashemite family
Date
20th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP24A00_497
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Rights managed
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17,9Mb (1,8Mb) / 6,5in x 10,8in / 1939 x 3231 (300dpi)
Keywords
Hussein bin Ali Al-Hashimi Arab leader Banu Hashim clan Sharif of Mecca Emir of Mecca Great Arab Revolt Ottoman Empire King of the Hejaz Sharifian Caliph descendant Muhammad Hashemite family Arab Middle East 20th century Mecca royalty politics
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