Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid

first president of the mandatory Syrian Republic (1867–1939)
Person human Q60216
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Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid

Summary

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid is a human[1]. Born in Damascus[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1867[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on October 22, 1939[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Damascus[2], Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid…
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid died in Rome[4].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was born on January 1, 1867[3].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was born on 1867[9].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid died on October 22, 1939[5].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid died on 1939[10].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's father was Ahmad Izzat Pasha al-Abid[11].
  • Among Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's spouses was Zahraa Al-Youssef[12].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[13].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid held citizenship in Syria[14].
  • Kurdish was Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's native language[15].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid worked as a politician[7].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid held the position of President of the Syrian Republic under French mandate[16].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid held the position of ambassador of the Ottoman Empire to the United States[17].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was educated at Galatasaray High School[18].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid received the 1st class, Order of the Medjidie[20].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid received the Liakat Medal[21].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid received the Order of the Lion and the Sun First class[23].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid is recorded as male[24].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was affiliated with the National Bloc[26].
  • Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's Commons category is recorded as Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid[27].

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Origins and Family

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's place of birth was Damascus[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1867[3] and 1867[9]. His father was Ahmad Izzat Pasha al-Abid[11]. Kurdish was his native language[15].

Education

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's education included a stint at Galatasaray High School[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include President of the Syrian Republic under French mandate[16] and ambassador of the Ottoman Empire to the United States[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; 1st class, Order of the Medjidie[20], a grade of an order[30], in Ottoman Empire[31]; Liakat Medal[21], a medallion[32], in Ottoman Empire[33], founded in 1890[34]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a Q1499804[35], in France[36], founded in 1802[37]; and Order of the Lion and the Sun First class[23], a grade of an order[38], in Qajar Iran[39].

Personal Life

Among Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's spouses was Zahraa Al-Youssef[12]. He was affiliated with the National Bloc[26].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 22, 1939[5] and 1939[10]. Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid died in Rome[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[40].

Why It Matters

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid born?

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's place of birth was Damascus[2].

Where did Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid die?

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid died in Rome[4].

Who were Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's parents?

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's father was Ahmad Izzat Pasha al-Abid[11].

Who was Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid married to?

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid's spouses include Zahraa Al-Youssef[12].

What did Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid do for work?

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid go to school?

Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid was educated at Galatasaray High School[18].

What awards did Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[19], 1st class, Order of the Medjidie[20], Liakat Medal[21], and Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . New York Herald Tribune (European edition). gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002). wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Correspondance d'Orient. gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [40] ↑ . New York Herald Tribune (European edition). gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . biografiasyvidas.com. biografiasyvidas.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [9] ↑ . al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002). wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . New York Herald Tribune (European edition). gallica.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [10] ↑ . al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002). wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6m ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 6w ago · Marcoutiti · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)
    Date of death → +1939-10-22T00:00:00Z, +1939-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 6w ago · ForzaGreen · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language → {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'محمد علي بك العابد'}, {'lang': 'ar', 'text': 'محمد علي العابد'}
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  4. 18w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cause of death → myocardial infarction
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