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Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah

1895–1965 · 20th century

Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah was ruler of Kuwait from 1950 until his death in 1965. Oil revenues under his rule paid for schools, hospitals and housing. In June 1961 he ended the British protection agreement, making Kuwait fully independent, and in 1962 he approved a constitution with an elected National Assembly.

Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Sheikhdom of KuwaitState of Kuwait

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