# Abdullah I Al-Sabah

_Ruler of Kuwait_

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Last updated: 2026-10-02

> Abdullah I bin Sabah Al-Sabah was the second ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait, ruling from 1762 to 1814. He was the youngest son of Sabah bin Jaber, upon whose death he succeeded. He was also the father of Jaber I Al-Sabah who succeeded him.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1740 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kuwait ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513#P19))
- **Died:** 3 May 1814 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kuwait ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kuwait; Ottoman Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; governor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513#P106))
- **Positions held:** emir of Kuwait (1763–1814) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513#P39))

## Questions

**When was Abdullah I Al-Sabah born?**  
Abdullah I Al-Sabah was born on 1740 in Kuwait.

**What positions has Abdullah I Al-Sabah held?**  
Positions held by Abdullah I Al-Sabah include: emir of Kuwait (1763–1814).

## Related

- [Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah](https://diginpl.com/people/sabah-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah)
- [Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah](https://diginpl.com/people/nawaf-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah)
- [Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah](https://diginpl.com/people/mishal-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah)
- [Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah](https://diginpl.com/people/jaber-al-ahmad-al-sabah)
- [Saad Al-Salim Al-Sabah](https://diginpl.com/people/saad-al-salim-al-sabah)
- [Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah](https://diginpl.com/people/abdullah-al-salim-al-sabah)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Abdullah I Al-Sabah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdullah_I_Al-Sabah) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3269513](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269513) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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