When was Ja'far al-Askari born?

Ja'far al-Askari was born on 15 September 1885 in Baghdad.

What positions has Ja'far al-Askari held?

Positions held by Ja'far al-Askari include: Minister of Foreign Affairs (1931–1932); Prime Minister of Iraq (1926–1928); Prime Minister of Iraq (1923–1924).

Where did Ja'far al-Askari study?

Ja'far al-Askari was educated at Ottoman Military College.

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Ja'far al-Askari

3rd and 6th prime minister of Mandatory Iraq (1885–1936)

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Ja'far Pasha al-Askari (Arabic: جعفر باشا العسكري, Ja‘far Bāsha al-‘Askari;‎ 15 September 1885 – 29 October 1936) was an Iraqi politician who served twice as Prime Minister of Iraq in 1923–1924 and again in 1926–1927.

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Born: 15 September 1885 wd
Place of birth: Baghdad wd
Died: 30 October 1936 wd
Place of death: Baghdad wd
Citizenship: Iraq wd
Occupation: politician, soldier wd
Political party: Iraqi Army wd
Education: Ottoman Military College wd

Positions held wd

Minister of Foreign Affairs (19 October 1931 – 3 November 1932)
Prime Minister of Iraq (21 November 1926 – 11 January 1928)
Prime Minister of Iraq (22 November 1923 – 3 August 1924)

About

Al-Askari served in the Ottoman Army during World War I until he was captured by British forces. After his release, he was converted to the cause of Arab nationalism and joined forces with Faisal I and Lawrence of Arabia with his brother-in-law, Nuri al-Said, who also served as Prime Minister of Iraq. Al-Askari took part in the capture of Damascus in 1918 and supported Faisal's bid for the Syrian throne. When Faisal was deposed by the French in 1920, al-Askari supported his bid for the Iraqi throne.

As a reward for his loyalty, Faisal granted al-Askari several important cabinet positions, including Minister of Defense in the first Iraqi government, as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Al-Askari served as prime minister twice. Al-Askari was assassinated during the events of the 1936 Iraqi coup d'état, in which Chief of Staff Bakr Sidqi overthrew the government. At the time, he was serving as Minister of Defense in Yasin al-Hashimi's government.

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When was Ja'far al-Askari born?: Ja'far al-Askari was born on 15 September 1885 in Baghdad.
What positions has Ja'far al-Askari held?: Positions held by Ja'far al-Askari include: Minister of Foreign Affairs (1931–1932); Prime Minister of Iraq (1926–1928); Prime Minister of Iraq (1923–1924).
Where did Ja'far al-Askari study?: Ja'far al-Askari was educated at Ottoman Military College.

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