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Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid

First president of the mandatory Syrian Republic (1867–1939)

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Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was a Syrian politician and statesman. He was appointed the president of the mandatory Syrian Republic as a nominee of the nationalist Syrian parliament in Damascus after the country received partial recognition of sovereignty from France. France agreed to recognize Syria as a nation under intense nationalist pressure but did not withdraw its troops completely until 1946.

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Born
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Place of birth
Damascus wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire, Syria wd
Occupation
diplomat, politician wd
Political party
National Bloc wd
Education
Galatasaray High School wd
Spouse
Zahraa Al-Youssef wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Syrian Republic under French mandate (11 June 1932 – 21 December 1936)
  • ambassador of the Ottoman Empire to the United States (1906–1908)

Awards wd

  • Commander of the Legion of Honour
  • 1st class, Order of the Medjidie
  • Liakat Medal
  • Officer of the Legion of Honour
  • Order of the Lion and the Sun First class

Questions

When was Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid born?
Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was born on 1867 in Damascus.
What positions has Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid held?
Positions held by Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid include: President of the Syrian Republic under French mandate (1932–1936); ambassador of the Ottoman Empire to the United States (1906–1908).
Where did Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid study?
Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was educated at Galatasaray High School.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q60216 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Muhammad Ali al-Abid.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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