# Jaber I Al-Sabah

_Sheikh of Kuwait (1814-1859)_

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> Sheikh Jaber bin Abdullah Al-Sabah was the third ruler of the Sheikdom of Kuwait. He governed from 1814 to 1859. He was the eldest son of Abdullah bin Sabah, whom he succeeded upon his death.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1770 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888268#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kuwait ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888268#P19))
- **Died:** 1859 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888268#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Kuwait ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888268#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; Amir ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888268#P106))
- **Positions held:** emir of Kuwait (1814–1859) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888268#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jaber I Al-Sabah born?**  
Jaber I Al-Sabah was born on 1770 in Kuwait.

**What positions has Jaber I Al-Sabah held?**  
Positions held by Jaber I Al-Sabah include: emir of Kuwait (1814–1859).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jaber I Al-Sabah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaber_I_Al-Sabah) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q888268](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q888268) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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