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Jaber II Al-Sabah

Kuwaiti monarch

Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, CSI, (1860 – 5 February 1917) was the eighth ruler of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah line. 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.

Honours and awards

  • Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI)-23 November 1916

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