Mithqal Al-Fayez
Jordanian political leader (1885-1967) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mithqal bin Sattam bin Fendi Al-Fayez (Arabic: مثقال الفايز , (c. 1880 – 1967) was a Jordanian political and tribal figure whose work helped the establishment of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Mithqal was one of the two leading sheikhs of Bani Sakhr;[1] he took power in the early twentieth century, and headed the Bani Sakhr tribe generally and the Al-Twaga half of the tribe specifically, which consisted of the four major clans, Al Ghbeyen, Al Ghuful, Al A'lqam, and Al Tabab, which comprise 32 sub-clans which further divide into more sub-clans. He also headed his own clan, Al-Fayez.[2]
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Mithqal bin Sattam Al-Fayez | |
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Died | April 14, 1967(1967-04-14) (aged 86) |
Resting place | Um Al-Amad, Amman, Jordan |
Occupation(s) | Political and tribal leader lieutenant general |
Years active | 1921–1967 |
Title | Pasha (Given by Mehmed V) Sheikh of Sheikhs Sheikh of Bani Sakher |
Predecessor | Mashour bin Fawaz Al-Fayez |
Successor | Akef Al-Fayez |
Children | Akef Al-Fayez Trad Al-Fayez Sami Al-Fayez Zayd Al-Fayez Tayil Al-Fayez and 16 more |
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Relatives | Fendi Al-Fayez (Grandfather) Talal Al-Fayez (Uncle) Amer Al-Fayez (Grandchild) Hakem Al-Fayez (Grandchild) Faisal Al-Fayez (Grandchild) Hind Al-Fayez (Great Grandchild) |
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