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Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani

1933 – 1985

Member of royal family and inister of Foreign Affairs for the State of Qatar

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Lived 1933 – 1985 (aged 51–52). Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani was a diplomat.

Suhaim bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani (; 1933 – 21 August 1985) was a member of the ruling family of Qatar who served as the country's foreign minister. His brother, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, was the Emir of Qatar.

Career Sheikh Suhaim was appointed minister of foreign affairs in February 1972. He served in the post until his death on 21 August 1985. He had a great deal of participation, particularly in political, humanitarian, social and cultural activities.

In 1985, he plotted a coup against his brother Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani after he learned that Khalifa had named his own son, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, as his heir. He had his own cache of weapons and maintained a cadre of supporters in northern Qatar. After Suhaim died suddenly of a heart attack in August 1985, his sons blamed Ghanim Al Kuwari, the minister of information and culture, for not responding promptly to his calls for medical attention. They were imprisoned after they attempted to assassinate Al Kuwari.

Children He had nine sons and five daughters from the same wife, Muna bint Jassim Al Hassan Al Dosari.

Daughters Muna bint Suhaim Rudha bint Suhaim Amna bint Suhaim Al Anoud bint Suhaim Muneera bint Suhaim

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Important facts

Born
1933, Doha
Birth century
Died
1985
Occupation
Nationality
Qatar
Positions held
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar
Also known as
Suhaim bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani

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Who was Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani?

Member of royal family and inister of Foreign Affairs for the State of Qatar (1933–1985)

When was Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani born?

Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani was born in 1933 in Doha.

When did Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani die?

Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani died in 1985.

What was Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani's occupation?

Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani was a diplomat.

What nationality was Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani?

Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani's recorded nationality: Qatar.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani

· Wikidata: Q7635208

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