Salem Mubarak Al-Sabah | |
---|---|
Reign | February 5, 1917 – February 23, 1921 |
Predecessor | Jaber II Al-Sabah |
Successor | Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah |
Born | 1864 Kuwait |
Died | February 23, 1921 Kuwait City |
(aged 56–57)
Father | Mubarak Al-Sabah |
Mother | Shekha bint Duaij Al-Sabah |
Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (1864 – February 23, 1921) was the ninth ruler of Kuwait.
He was the second son of Mubarak Al-Sabah and is the ancestor of the Al-Salem branch of the Al-Sabah family. He ruled from February 5, 1917 to February 23, 1921. Prior to his ascension, he served as the governor of Kuwait City from 1915 to 1917 and was the lead cavalry and infantry commander of defense and security forces during the Battle of Jahra. He succeeded his brother Jaber II Al-Sabah upon his death.