Ahmad II of Tunis
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Ahmad II (Arabic: أحمد الثاني ; 13 April 1862 – 19 June 1942), commonly known as Ahmed II Bey (Arabic: أحمد باي الثاني), was the ruler of Tunisia from 11 February 1929 until his death. He was the son of Ali Muddat ibn al-Husayn.[citation needed]
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Ahmad II | |
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Bey of Tunis | |
Reign | 13 February 1929 – 19 June 1942 |
Predecessor | Muhammad VI al-Habib |
Successor | Muhammad VII al-Munsif |
Born | (1862-04-13)13 April 1862 Dar al-Taj Palace La Marsa, Beylik of Tunis |
Died | 19 June 1942(1942-06-19) (aged 80) La Marsa, French protectorate of Tunisia |
Dynasty | Husainides |
Religion | Islam |
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He was born in the Dar al-Taj Palace at La Marsa. On 14 January 1928 he became the Bey al-Mahalla (Crown Prince) of Tunis, and thus the lieutenant-general of the Beylical Army, and became Bey upon the death of his cousin Muhammad VI al-Habib.[citation needed]