# 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:** 1788 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Fuwayrit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526#P19))
- **Died:** 18 December 1878 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526#P570))
- **Place of death:** Doha ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Ottoman Empire ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526#P106))
- **Positions held:** Emir of the State of Qatar (1851–1878) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526#P39))

## 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).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Mohammed bin Thani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_bin_Thani) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q3493526](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3493526) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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