Abdullah I Al-Sabah
| Abdullah Al-Sabah | |
|---|---|
| Reign | 1763 to May 3rd, 1814 (49 years) |
| Predecessor | Sabah I bin Jaber |
| Successor | Jaber I Al-Sabah |
| Born |
1740 Kuwait |
| Died | May 5th, 1814 |
| Father | Sabah I bin Jaber |
| Styles of The 2nd Monarch Ruler of Kuwait | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | His Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Highness |
| Alternative style | Sheikh |
Abdullah I bin Sabah Al-Sabah (Abdullah I; 1740 – May 5, 1814) was the second ruler of Kuwait, ruling from 1763 to May 3, 1814. He was the youngest son of Sabah bin Jaber, upon whose death he succeeded. He was elected to the position by chiefs and notables despite his standing as the youngest son. He is also the father of Jaber I Al-Sabah who succeeded him.
Bin Sabah is credited with building the first defensive walls in Kuwait. During his reign, Kuwait also extended its commercial contacts into what is now India, Yemen, and Iraq. Also during this period, Kuwait established relations with the British East India Company.
| Abdullah I Al-Sabah Born: 1740 Died: 5 May 1814 | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sabah I bin Jaber |
Sheikh of Kuwait 1763–1814 |
Succeeded by Jaber I Al-Sabah |
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