# Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani

_Founder of the modern Qatar (1825–1913)_

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> Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, was the founder of the State of Qatar.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 January 1825 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Doha ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076#P19))
- **Died:** 17 July 1913 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076#P570))
- **Place of death:** Lusail ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Qatar ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076#P106))
- **Positions held:** Emir of the State of Qatar (18 December 1878 – 17 July 1913) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076#P39))

## Questions

**When was Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani born?**  
Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani was born on 1 January 1825 in Doha.

**What positions has Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani held?**  
Positions held by Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani include: Emir of the State of Qatar (1878–1913).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jassim_bin_Mohammed_Al_Thani) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q4116076](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4116076) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jassim bin Muhammad Al Thani.jpg by House of Thani (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jassim_bin_Muhammad_Al_Thani.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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