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Turki bin Said Al Busaidi

1832 – 1888

Sultan of Oman

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About Turki bin Said Al Busaidi

Lived 1832 – 1888 (aged 56). Turki bin Said Al Busaidi was a politician.

Sultan Turki bin Said bin Sultan Al Busaidi (; 1832 – 4 June 1888), was Sultan of Muscat and Oman from 30 January 1871 to 4 June 1888. He acceded following his victory over his cousin, Iman Azzan bin Qais at the Battle of Dhank. On Turki's death, he was succeeded by his second son, Faisal bin Turki.

Early life Turki was born in 1832 to Sultan Said bin Sultan and an Ethiopian concubine. His father appointed him the Wali of Sohar in 1854.

In 1861, he revolted against his brother, Thuwaini bin Said, who had succeeded his father as Sultan of Oman. The division of Muscat and Zanzibar meant that Sohar would be under the authority of Thuwaini which Turki refused to accept. He was imprisoned and Salim bin Thuwaini was appointed as the new Wali of Sohar. The British authorities intervened and Turki was released from prison in 1862. After Salim killed his father and took the throne in 1866, Turki was again imprisoned and subsequently released due to British intervention. He was given an annuity of 7,200 thalers and moved to Bombay in British India.

Issue Turki bin Said had five children. Sayyid Muhammad bin Turki (1860–?); had kaka Sayyid Faisal bin Turki (1864–1913); married Sayyida Aliyah bint Thuwaini bin Said and had issue Sayyid Fahad bin Turki (?-1894); married Sayyida Sharifa bint Barghash bin Said and had issue

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Oman
Positions held
Sultan of Oman
Awards
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India
Also known as
Turki bin Said

Family & relationships

Parent
People of Ethiopia
Parent
Said bin Sultan, Sultan of Muscat and Oman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Turki bin Said Al Busaidi?

Sultan of Oman (1832-1888)

When was Turki bin Said Al Busaidi born?

Turki bin Said Al Busaidi was born on 4 June 1832 in Muscat and Oman.

When did Turki bin Said Al Busaidi die?

Turki bin Said Al Busaidi died on 4 June 1888 in Muscat.

What was Turki bin Said Al Busaidi's occupation?

Turki bin Said Al Busaidi was a politician.

What nationality was Turki bin Said Al Busaidi?

Turki bin Said Al Busaidi's recorded nationality: Oman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Turki bin Said Al Busaidi

· Wikidata: Q580930

· DBpedia: Turki bin Said

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