About Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf
Lived 1887 – 1965 (aged 77–78). Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf was a philanthropist, politician and pacifist.
Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaff (; –1965) was a Yemeni philanthropist known for assisting Harold Ingrams in pacifying Hadhramaut. He was also Councillor of the Kathiri State of Seiyun in the Aden Protectorate.
Early life Al-Kaff was born in Singapore around 1890 but would later move to Hadhramaut. He was part of a sayyid family from Tarim who had become wealthy from real estate and trading in the Dutch East Indies and Singapore. He was knighted whilst kneeling on a chair instead of bowing due to his Muslim faith.
Death Al-Kaff died in Seiyun in 1965.
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Who was Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf?
Yemeni philanthropist
When was Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf born?
Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf was born in 1887 in Singapore.
When did Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf die?
Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf died in 1965 in Seiyun.
What was Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf's occupation?
Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf was a philanthropist, politician and pacifist.
What nationality was Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf?
Abubakr bin Shaikh Al-Kaf's recorded nationality: Kathiri Sultanate.
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