# Mohamed Sherif Pasha

_Egyptian statesman of Turkish origin (1826-1887)_

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> Mohamed Sherif Pasha GCSI was an Egyptian statesman. He served as Prime Minister of Egypt three times during his career. His first term was between 7 April 1879 and 18 August 1879. His second term was served from 14 September 1881 to 4 February 1882. His final term was served between 21 August 1882 and 7 January 1884.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** February 1826 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kavala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P19))
- **Died:** 19 April 1887 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P570))
- **Place of death:** Graz ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ottoman Empire; Khedivate of Egypt ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P27))
- **Occupation:** diplomat; politician; civil servant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P106))
- **Education:** École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Egypt (21 August 1882 – 7 January 1884); Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs (21 August 1882 – 10 January 1884); Prime Minister of Egypt (14 September 1881 – 4 February 1882); Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Egypt (14 September 1881 – 4 February 1882); Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Egypt (5 July 1879 – 18 August 1879); Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs (5 July 1879 – 18 August 1879); Prime Minister of Egypt (7 April 1879 – 18 August 1879); Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Egypt (7 April 1879 – 5 July 1879); Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs (7 April 1879 – 5 July 1879) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486#P39))

## Questions

**When was Mohamed Sherif Pasha born?**  
Mohamed Sherif Pasha was born on February 1826 in Kavala.

**What positions has Mohamed Sherif Pasha held?**  
Positions held by Mohamed Sherif Pasha include: Prime Minister of Egypt (1882–1884); Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs (1882–1884); Prime Minister of Egypt (1881–1882); Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Egypt (1881–1882); Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior of Egypt (1879–1879).

**Where did Mohamed Sherif Pasha study?**  
Mohamed Sherif Pasha was educated at École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Mohamed Sherif Pasha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohamed_Sherif_Pasha) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q115486](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q115486) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Muhammad Sharif Pasha.JPG by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Muhammad_Sharif_Pasha.JPG)

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