Husainid Dynasty
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The Husainid Dynasty is the former ruling dynasty of Tunisia
originally of Cretan origin. They came to power under Al-Husayn I ibn Ali at-Turki
in 1705 replacing the Muradid Dynasty
. After taking power the Husainids ruled as Beys with succession to the throne determined by age with the oldest member of the dynasty becoming Bey. The heir apparent to the Bey held the title Bey al-Mahalla
. The Husainids originally ruled under the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire
. In 1881 Tunisia came under the control of France
as a protectorate. Following independence from France on March 20, 1956, the Bey Muhammad VIII al-Amin
assumed the title of King and reigned as such until the prime minister Habib Bourguiba
deposed the dynasty and declared Tunisia a republic on July 25, 1957.
Since October 2006 the current head of the dynasty is Prince Muhammad Bey (born 1928) who is a grandson of Muhammad V an-Nasir
.
Beylik of Tunis
-Ottoman beylik:The Beylik of Tunis was founded on July 15, 1705, after the Husainid Dynasty led by Al-Husayn I ibn Ali at-Turki defeated the Turkish Deys....
originally of Cretan origin. They came to power under Al-Husayn I ibn Ali at-Turki
Al-Husayn I ibn Ali at-Turki
Al-Husayn I ibn Ali at-Turki was the founder of the Husainid Dynasty, which ruled Tunisia until 1957.-Biography:Husayn was of Cretan origin, although it is not known for sure whether Greek or Turkish...
in 1705 replacing the Muradid Dynasty
Muradid Dynasty
The Muradid Dynasty was a dynasty which ruled over Tunisia from 1613 to 1705.-History:The dynasty was founded by Murad Bey, a janissary of Corsican origin. Ramdan Bey, ruler of Tunis, had sponsored the Corsican Murad since his youth. After Ramdan's death in 1613, Murad then followed his...
. After taking power the Husainids ruled as Beys with succession to the throne determined by age with the oldest member of the dynasty becoming Bey. The heir apparent to the Bey held the title Bey al-Mahalla
Bey al-Mahalla
Bey al-Mahalla meaning Bey of the Camp, was a title for the heir apparent to throne of the Beylik of Tunis. The title was given to the most senior member of the Beylical family after the reigning Bey. The title came the style of Highness...
. The Husainids originally ruled under the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman EmpireIt was usually referred to as the "Ottoman Empire", the "Turkish Empire", the "Ottoman Caliphate" or more commonly "Turkey" by its contemporaries...
. In 1881 Tunisia came under the control of France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
as a protectorate. Following independence from France on March 20, 1956, the Bey Muhammad VIII al-Amin
Muhammad VIII al-Amin
Muhammad VIII al-Amin was the last bey of Tunisia . He was the first head of state of independent Tunisia from 1956 until he was deposed in 1957...
assumed the title of King and reigned as such until the prime minister Habib Bourguiba
Habib Bourguiba
Habib Bourguiba was a Tunisian statesman, the Founder and the first President of the Republic of Tunisia from July 25, 1957 until 7 November 1987...
deposed the dynasty and declared Tunisia a republic on July 25, 1957.
Since October 2006 the current head of the dynasty is Prince Muhammad Bey (born 1928) who is a grandson of Muhammad V an-Nasir
Muhammad V an-Nasir
Muhammad V an-Nasir, GCMG was the ruler of Tunisia between 11 May 1906 and 10 July 1922.-Notes:Source: at www.4dw.net...
.
Ruling heads of the dynasty
- Al-Husayn I ibn Ali at-TurkiAl-Husayn I ibn Ali at-TurkiAl-Husayn I ibn Ali at-Turki was the founder of the Husainid Dynasty, which ruled Tunisia until 1957.-Biography:Husayn was of Cretan origin, although it is not known for sure whether Greek or Turkish...
(15 July 1705 – 7 September 1735) - 'Abu'l Hasan 'Ali I (7 September 1735 – 22 September 1756)
- Muhammad I ar-RashidMuhammad I ar-RashidMuhammad I ar-Rashid was the third leader of the Husainid Dynasty and the ruler of Tunisia from 1756 until his death.-Biography:Muhammad had been named heir apparent by his father, Husayn I, Bey of Tunis, in 1725...
(22 September 1756 – 11 February 1759) - Ali II ibn HusseinAli II ibn HusseinAli II ibn Hussein was the fourth leader of the Husainid Dynasty and the ruler of Tunisia from 1759 until his death in 1782....
(11 February 1759 – 26 May 1782) - Hammuda ibn AliHammuda ibn AliHammuda ibn Ali was the fifth leader of the Husainid Dynasty and the ruler of Tunisia from 1782 until his death in 1814....
(26 May 1782 – 15 September 1814) - Uthman ibn AliUthman ibn Ali (Bey of Tunis)Uthman ibn Ali was the sixth leader of the Husainid Dynasty and the ruler of Tunisia briefly in 1814....
(15 September – 21 November 1814) - Mahmud ibn MuhammadMahmud ibn MuhammadMahmud ibn Muhammad was the seventh leader of the Husainid Dynasty and the ruler of Tunisia from 1814 until his death in 1824....
(21 November 1814 – 28 March 1824) - Al-Husayn II ibn MahmudAl-Husayn II ibn MahmudAl-Husayn II ibn Mahmud was the Bey of Tunis from 1824 until his death in 1835....
(28 March 1824 – 20 May 1835) - Al-Mustafa ibn Mahmud (20 May 1835 – 10 October 1837)
- Ahmad I ibn MustafaAhmad I ibn MustafaAhmad I ibn Mustafa was the tenth leader of the Husainid Dynasty and ruled Tunisia as Bey of Tunis from October 10, 1837 to his death on May 30, 1855.-References:...
(10 October 1837 – 30 May 1855) - Muhammad II ibn al-HusaynMuhammad II ibn al-HusaynMuhammad II ibn al-Husayn was the eleventh leader of the Husainid Dynasty and the ruler of Tunisia from 1855 until his death in 1859....
(30 May 1855 – 22 September 1859) - Muhammad III as-SadiqMuhammad III as-SadiqMuhammad III as-Sadiq, GCB was the ruler of Tunisia from 23 September 1859 to 28 October 1881, when he abdicated. He signed the Treaty of Bardo with France on 12 May 1881 signifying Tunisia as a French Protectorate.-References:...
(22 September 1859 – 27 October 1882) - Ali III Muddat ibn al-HusaynAli Muddat ibn al-HusaynAli III Bey ibn al-Husayn was the ruler of Tunisia from 1882 until 1902. He was the first ruler under the French protectorate....
(28 October 1882 – 11 June 1902) - Muhammad IV al-HadiMuhammad IV al-HadiMuhammad IV al-Hadi was the ruler of Tunisia between 11 June 1902 and 11 May 1906.-References:...
(11 June 1902 – 11 May 1906) - Muhammad V an-NasirMuhammad V an-NasirMuhammad V an-Nasir, GCMG was the ruler of Tunisia between 11 May 1906 and 10 July 1922.-Notes:Source: at www.4dw.net...
(11 May 1906 – 10 July 1922) - Muhammad VI al-HabibMuhammad VI al-HabibMuhammad VI al-Habib was the ruler of Tunisia from 10 July 1922 until 11 February 1929.He was born at the Palace of Bardo the only son of Prince Muhammad al-Ma'mun Bey. He was appointed heir apparent with the title Bey al-Mahalla on May 12, 1906...
(10 July 1922 – 11 February 1929) - Ahmad II ibn Ali (11 February 1929 – 19 June 1942)
- Muhammad VII al-MunsifMuhammad VII al-MunsifMuhammad VII al-Munsif was the ruler of Tunisia between 19 June 1942 and 14 May 1943.He was born in La Manouba the son of Muhammad V an-Nasir Pasha. He was appointed heir apparent to the Beylik of Tunis with the title of Bey al-Mahalla on April 30, 1942.Muhammad became bey of Tunis on the death...
(19 June 1942 – 15 May 1943) - Muhammad VIII al-AminMuhammad VIII al-AminMuhammad VIII al-Amin was the last bey of Tunisia . He was the first head of state of independent Tunisia from 1956 until he was deposed in 1957...
(15 May 1943 – 25 July 1957)
Non ruling heads of the dynasty
- Muhammad al-AminMuhammad VIII al-AminMuhammad VIII al-Amin was the last bey of Tunisia . He was the first head of state of independent Tunisia from 1956 until he was deposed in 1957...
(25 July 1957 – 30 September 1962) - Crown Prince Husain BeyHusain Bey, Crown Prince of TunisiaHusain Bey Gouta, Crown Prince of Tunisia was the titular head of the Husainid Dynasty. He was the third son of Muhammad V an-Nasir, Bey of Tunis, by his second wife, Lalla Husn ul-Ujud, from 1906 until 1922.-Biography:...
(30 September 1962 – 9 April 1969) - Prince Mustafa Bey (9 April 1969 – 1974)
- Prince Muhammad al-Taib Bey (1974 – 29 April 1989)
- Prince Sulaiman Bey (29 April 1989 – 1992)
- Prince 'Allalah Bey (1992 – 2001)
- Prince Shazli Bey (2001 – 2 July 2004)
- Prince Muhi ud-din Bey (2 July 2004 – 2006)
- Prince Muhammad Bey (2006 – Present)