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Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff

1836 – 1906

Singaporean businessman

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Lived 1836 – 1906 (aged 69–70). Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff was a businessperson and philanthropist.

Syed Mohamed bin Syed Ahmad Alsagoff (1836 – July 3, 1906) was an Arab Muslim born in Singapore who was known as Nong Chik.

He was the most prominent member of the Alsagoff family. He received two land concessions from Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor; one in Kukup where he could print his own currency and the other in Kampong Nong Chik.

He was also involved in Singapore's civil service undertaking several diplomatic posts. The first post he held was the Ottoman consul, where the Osmanieh Order inducted him into their ranks after he became consul. Syed Mohamed was also asked to conduct diplomacy on behalf of the Sultanate of Aceh during its conflict with the Dutch.

He died on July 3, 1906. After his death, his sons developed the Bukit Tunggal Estate in the 1920s. The Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah (founded in 1912) was built according to his will.

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Important facts

Born
1836, Singapore
Birth century
Nationality
Straits Settlements
Awards
Order of Osmanieh 2nd Class
Also known as
Syed Mohamed bin Ahmad Alsagoff

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Who was Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff?

Singaporean businessman

When was Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff born?

Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff was born in 1836 in Singapore.

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Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff died on 3 July 1906 in Singapore.

What was Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff's occupation?

Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff was a businessperson and philanthropist.

What nationality was Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff?

Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff's recorded nationality: Straits Settlements.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mohammed bin Ahmed Alsagoff

· Wikidata: Q7660382

· DBpedia: Syed Mohamed bin Ahmed Alsagoff

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