Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, CSI (1860 – 5 February 1917), was the eighth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah dynasty.[1] He was the eldest son of Mubarak Al-Sabah and is the ancestor of the Al-Jaber branch of the Al-Sabah family. He ruled the country from 28 November 1915 to his death on 5 February 1917 and was succeeded by his brother, Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.
Although his reign was very short, Jaber is known for economic reforms he initiated.[1]
Honours and awards
- Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI): Conferred in the 1916 Birthday Honours.[2] Awarded 23 November 1916[3]
References
- ^ a b Khalid Abdullah Krairi (October 2016). "John Philby and his political roles in the Arabian Peninsula, 1917-1953" (PhD Thesis). University of Birmingham. p. 247. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "No. 29608". The London Gazette (Supplement). 2 June 1916. p. 5556.
- ^ Mohammed Al Mutari (August 2018). "Control of al-Hasa (Saudi Arabia) and direct contact with Britain, 1910 –1916". Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 5 (2): 144.
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