# Abdullah II Al-Sabah

_Ruler of Kuwait from 1866 to 1892_

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> Sheikh Abdullah II Sabah II Al-Jabir I Al-Sabah was a cavalry commander in the Military of Kuwait and was the fifth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from 1866 to 1892. The eldest son of the fourth ruler of Kuwait, Sabah II, his reign was marked by efforts to manage natural disasters, maintain stability, and fortify ties with the Ottoman Empire, a key supplier of drinking water for Kuwait. Notably, the first coins were minted in Kuwait during his tenure.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1814 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kuwait City ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504#P19))
- **Died:** 1892 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Ottoman Empire; Sheikhdom of Kuwait ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; Amir ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504#P106))
- **Positions held:** emir of Kuwait (1866–1892) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Medjidie ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504#P166))

## Questions

**When was Abdullah II Al-Sabah born?**  
Abdullah II Al-Sabah was born on 1814 in Kuwait City.

**What positions has Abdullah II Al-Sabah held?**  
Positions held by Abdullah II Al-Sabah include: emir of Kuwait (1866–1892).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Abdullah II Al-Sabah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdullah_II_Al-Sabah) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3269504](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3269504) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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