About Adli Yakan
Lived 1864 – 1933 (aged 69). Adli Yakan was a Turkish diplomat and politician.
Adly Yeghen Pasha (; 18 January 1864 – 22 October 1933), was from the Yeghen/Yakan Family and a member of the Muhammed Ali Dynasty. He was sometimes referred to as Adly Pasha, was an Egyptian political figure. He served as the 14th prime minister of Egypt between 1921 and 1922, again between 1926 and 1927, and finally in 1929. He held several prominent political posts including foreign minister, interior minister and Speaker of the Egyptian Senate.
Personal life Yakan was of Turkish origin.
He was made an honorary KCMG in the 1918 New Year Honours.
He died in Paris, France. He was the great-grandnephew of Muhammad Ali Pasha.
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Who was Adli Yakan?
Egyptian politician (1864-1933)
When was Adli Yakan born?
Adli Yakan was born on 18 January 1864 in Cairo.
When did Adli Yakan die?
Adli Yakan died on 22 October 1933 in Paris.
What was Adli Yakan's occupation?
Adli Yakan was a diplomat and politician.
What nationality was Adli Yakan?
Adli Yakan was Turkish.
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