When was Arshad al-Umari born?

Arshad al-Umari was born on 8 April 1888 in Mosul.

What positions has Arshad al-Umari held?

Positions held by Arshad al-Umari include: Prime Minister of Iraq (1954–1954); Prime Minister of Iraq (1946–1946); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1944–1946); Minister of Economy and Transportation (1934–1935); Prime Minister of Iraq.

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Arshad al-Umari

Prime Minister of Iraq

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Arshad Pasha al-Umari (Arabic: أرشد العمري;‎ 8 April 1888 – 5 August 1978) was an Iraqi statesman, engineer, diplomate, and cabinet official who held several political roles during the monarchy era of Iraq. Born in Mosul to the ancient and well-known al-Umari family clan, he served as Prime Minister of Iraq twice in 1946 and 1954 respectively. In 1945, as Foreign Affairs Minister, he led the Iraqi delegation to the San Francisco UN Conference.

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Born: 8 April 1888 wd
Place of birth: Mosul wd
Died: 5 August 1978 wd
Place of death: Baghdad wd
Citizenship: Iraq wd
Occupation: official, Mayor of Baghdad wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Iraq (29 April 1954 – 4 August 1954)
Prime Minister of Iraq (1 June 1946 – 21 November 1946)
Minister of Foreign Affairs (4 June 1944 – 23 February 1946)
Minister of Economy and Transportation (27 August 1934 – 4 March 1935)
Prime Minister of Iraq

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Among al-Umari's achievements was his work to establish the Iraqi Red Crescent Society in 1932 which was a welcoming development by the Iraqi educated elite at the time, the construction of various main roads, dams, including the Kut Barrage, and oil pipes, and sending Iraqi troops to help in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. However, al-Umari was criticized for his lack of interest in archaeological sites and monuments. Most notoriously, he allowed the demolishment of the Murjan Mosque's walls in favor of road expansion. His first ministry also saw the Gavurbağı incident which damaged his reputation.

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When was Arshad al-Umari born?: Arshad al-Umari was born on 8 April 1888 in Mosul.
What positions has Arshad al-Umari held?: Positions held by Arshad al-Umari include: Prime Minister of Iraq (1954–1954); Prime Minister of Iraq (1946–1946); Minister of Foreign Affairs (1944–1946); Minister of Economy and Transportation (1934–1935); Prime Minister of Iraq.

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