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Mohammed bin Thani

1st emir of the whole Qatari Peninsula

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Mohammed bin Thani, also known as Mohammed bin Thani bin Mohammed Al Thamir, was the first ruler from the House of Thani to rule the whole Qatari Peninsula, officially being recognized by the British in September 1868 following a meeting with British representative Lewis Pelly. He is known for being the father of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, the founder of Qatar and who fended off the Ottoman army in the late 19th century.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Fuwayrit wd
Died
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Place of death
Doha wd
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire wd
Occupation
politician wd

Positions held wd

  • Emir of the State of Qatar (1851–1878)

Questions

When was Mohammed bin Thani born?
Mohammed bin Thani was born on 1788 in Fuwayrit.
What positions has Mohammed bin Thani held?
Positions held by Mohammed bin Thani include: Emir of the State of Qatar (1851–1878).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Mohammed bin Thani · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3493526 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Mohammed bin Thani". DigiNepal. Last updated 28 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mohammed-bin-thani. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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