About Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
Lived 1857 – 1912 (aged 54–55). Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was a politician.
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan (1857–1912) was the Ruler of Abu Dhabi from May 1909 to October 1912.
Biography Tahnoun was born in 1857 and was the second eldest son of Zayed bin Khalifa. Tahnoun's mother was the daughter of Saeed bin Tahnun Al Nahyan.
Tahnoun succeeded his father Zayed bin Khalifa in May 1909 when his elder brother, Khalifa, refused to replace his father. Tahnoun died in October 1912 and was succeeded by another brother, Hamdan.
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Who was Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan?
Emirati politician (1857-1912)
When was Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan born?
Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was born in 1857.
When did Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan die?
Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan died in 1912.
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Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan was a politician.
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Tahnoun bin Zayed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan's recorded nationality: United Arab Emirates.
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