ʻAbd al-Qādir ibn Muḥyī al-Dīn , 1807?-1883, History
Abdelkader ibn Muhieddine, also known as al-Jazairi, was an Algerian commander and a political leader who fought in North Africa, Syria, and... Show moreAbdelkader ibn Muhieddine, also known as al-Jazairi, was an Algerian commander and a political leader who fought in North Africa, Syria, and Lebanon against the French. In 1860, during the civil war between Druzes and Maronites of Mount Lebanon, sheltered large numbers of Christians from the massacres. For the respect that the Abdelkader used to show to his prisoners, he was admired not only by his people but also by the Europeans. Prince Albert Edward wanted to meet him during his stay in Damascus and it is probably on that occasion Francis Bedford took his portrait. Title and date from item. The photograph is signed, captioned, dated and numbered 103 in the Day & Son series. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2014.0026-0009 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i21719123 BIB-ID: 2319578 Show less
Title and date from item. The photograph is signed, captioned, dated and numbered 120 in the Day & Son series. Al-Mīnā - الميناء, means harbour in... Show moreTitle and date from item. The photograph is signed, captioned, dated and numbered 120 in the Day & Son series. Al-Mīnā - الميناء, means harbour in arabic - was the site of the ancient city of Tripoli. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2014.0026-0026 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i21798527 BIB-ID: 2321260 Show less
Al-Mīnā - الميناء, means harbour in arabic - was the site of the ancient city of Tripoli. Title and date from item. The photograph is signed,... Show moreAl-Mīnā - الميناء, means harbour in arabic - was the site of the ancient city of Tripoli. Title and date from item. The photograph is signed, captioned, dated and numbered 123 in the Day & Son series. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2014.0026-0029 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i21798655 BIB-ID: 2321274 Show less
