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Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan

1922 – 1967

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan

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About Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan

Lived 1922 – 1967 (aged 45). Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan was a sovereign.

Tuanku Munawir ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jawi: ; 22 March 1922 – 14 April 1967) was the ninth Yang Di-Pertuan Besar (Grand Ruler) of the Malaysian State of Negeri Sembilan. He was the eldest son of the first Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia), Tuanku Abdul Rahman with his second consort Tunku Maharun.

He ascended the throne as the Grand Ruler of Negeri Sembilan when his father died on 1 April 1960. His younger brother, Tuanku Ja'afar succeeded him after his death due to the relatively young age of his son. His son later became the eleventh Yamtuan Besar.

Education He received his early education at the Seri Menanti Malay School in 1928 before continuing his studies at the King George V School in Seremban and later on at the Malay College Kuala Kangsar. He then furthered his education abroad at the School Oriental Studies in the United Kingdom.

Upon his return to Malaya, Munawir served the public sector at the Seremban Land Office, Negeri Sembilan.

Royal wedding Munawir married Tunku Ampuan Durah in 1940 and had six children who are Tunku Munawirah, Tunku Mudziah, Tunku Muhriz, Tunku Anne Dakhlah, Tunku Deborah and Tunku Deannah.

Yang di-Pertuan Besar (1960–1967) The Undang Yang Empat were undisputed in selecting Munawir as his father's successor. On 5 April 1960, Tunku Munawir was installed as the ninth Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan.

Death He died from diabetes on 14 April 1967 after a seven-year reign as the ninth Yamtuan Besar. He was 45 years old and was buried at the Istana Hinggap, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Honours Honours of Malaya

Foreign Honours

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Aldenham School
Positions held
Yamtuan Besar
Awards
Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
Also known as
Tuanku Munawir ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman

Family & relationships

Spouse
Tunku Besar Burhanuddin
Child
Muhriz of Negeri Sembilan
Parent
Abdul Rahman of Negeri Sembilan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan?

Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan

When was Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan born?

Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan was born on 22 March 1922 in Seri Menanti.

When did Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan die?

Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan died on 14 April 1967 in Seremban.

What was Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan's occupation?

Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan was a sovereign.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Munawir I of Negeri Sembilan

· Wikidata: Q20984516

· DBpedia: Munawir of Negeri Sembilan

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