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Jezzar Pasha

c. 1720–1804 · 18th century · Also known as Ahmad Pasha al-Jazzar

Jezzar Pasha, Ahmad Pasha al-Jazzar, was an Ottoman governor of Bosnian origin who ruled from Acre as governor of Sidon from 1775 until his death in 1804. Known as "the Butcher" for his cruelty, he built up Acre's fortifications, mosque and markets and dominated Palestine and Lebanon. With British naval help he held Acre against Napoleon's siege in 1799.

Jezzar Pasha
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Sheikhdom of Zahir al-Umar

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