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Muhammad al-Amin Bey

1881–1962 · 20th century · Also known as Lamine Bey, Muhammad VIII al-Amin

Muhammad al-Amin Bey, known as Lamine Bey, was the last ruler of the Husainid dynasty of Tunisia. Installed by the French in 1943 after Moncef Bey was deposed, he reigned as bey under the protectorate and became king when Tunisia gained independence in 1956. In 1957 the assembly led by Habib Bourguiba abolished the monarchy and placed him under house arrest.

Mentioned in 3 state histories

Beylik of TunisFrench protectorate of TunisiaKingdom of Tunisia

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Muhammad al-Amin Bey. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/muhammad-al-amin-bey
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