Talib Al-Hammadi
Talib Al-Hammadi | |
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طالب الحمادي | |
| Ruler of the Trade Dependancy of Salamat (de facto) | |
| In office April 25th 1923 – August 4th 1926 | |
| Preceded by | Rahman Al-Hammadi II |
| Succeeded by | Husseyn Al-Hammadi II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Talib Ibn Rahman Ibn Mohammed Tariq Al-Hammadi September 9, 1888 Dar Al Hamma, Salamati Trade Dependancy |
| Died | 16 January 1983 (aged 94) Jahgajh, Kakland |
| Cause of death | Type II Diabetes |
| Citizenship | Salamat |
| Nationality |  Salamati |
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
| Spouse | Lalla Maymouna (m.1907-1973) |
| Children | Ahmad Shakir (1909-1978) Safiya Shakir (1910-2003) Anwar Shakir (1914-1959) Mohsen Shakir (1917-1983) Rashid Shakir (1919-1991) |
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| Residence | Royal residence of Akbin |
| Occupation | President of Salamat |
| Known for | Opposition against Riamese colonialism |
Talib Al-Hammadi (September 9 1888 - January 16 1983) was a Salamati monarch, and the 9th ruler of the Hammadid Dynasty, from April 25 1923 to August 4 1926.
Son of the 8th ruler Rahman Al-Hammadi II and of Lalla Saliha, he grew up recieving a special education, only given to the future monarchs of the dynasty. At the age of 21, he was already ready for the throne, his father having complications due to cholesterol levels in his blood. However, his father would reign 14 more years before dying of a stroke in the Akbin Royal Residence in Dar Al Hamma, on Wednesday, April 25 1923.
Talib then took power on the very same day, but, unlike most of his predecessors, he was critical of the Riamese occupation of Salamat, and often exprimed his desire of an independent Salamat. The Riamese, knowing that the Hammadids had more influence on the Salamati people than themselves did, decided to exile Talib from Salamat in August 1926.
Talib then settled in Jahgajh, Kakland on August 9 1926 with his wife Lalla Maymouna and his children, after being authorized to live there. Talib would live a commoner life, take a new name "Talib Shakir", and work at a factory in the suburbs of Jahgajh until retiring in 1956.
He got diagnosed with Type II diabetes in 1970, at the age of 72. Talib also lost a leg in a car accident in 1976, and nearly died. He was a practicing Muslim, praying 5 times per day everyday, fasting regularly, was humble and respectous of others. His neighbours remember him as a kind old man, with a funny accent when talking in Kakish. On April 3 1977, he opened up a mosque in north Jahgajh, one of the first in the city. He was one of the imams, and was popular among the attendants of the mosque.
On November 30 1979, diplomats of the Salamati embassy in Kakland visited him and decorated him, on behalf of Jalil Al Kharrabi himself. He was one of the most appreciated figures of Al Kharrabi, as he was represented as a figure against anti-imperialism. The visit was broadcasted on both Kakish and Salamati state television. On the other hand, Talib never talked about a definitive return in Salamat, nor of retaking power. He also never mentioned Jalil Al Kharrabi and his regime, keeping silence. In July 1980, Kharrabi created the "Talib celebration month", in honour for him. He came to Salamat for the first time in 54 years, and was acclamated by Salamati masses.
Though, his health was deteriorating, and in November 1982, he was transferred to the hospital. He was in a critical condition for over two months, before finally dying of his diabetes on January 16 1983, at the ripe age of 94.
Salamat decreted 50 days of national mourning the next day, and his portrait was shown on the Independence Square of Dar Al Hamma.
Family
Talib is the son of Rahman Al-Hammadi II (11 August 1869 - 25 April 1923) and of Lalla Saliha (25 July 1871 - 29 December 1930). Talib married at the age of 18 with Lalla Maymouna ( 4 May 1890 - 17 July 1973), a 17 year old from a noble family of Jadhab. They married on July 12 1907 and they had 5 children :
- Ahmed Shakir (24 July 1909 - 15 August 1978), heir of the Talib branch of the Hammadid dynasty.
- Safiya Shakir (16 August 1910 - 22 September 2003),
- Anwar Shakir (3 January 1914 - 29 March 1959),
- Mohsen Shakir (27 October 1917 - 26 September 1983),
- Rashid Shakir (20 April 1919 - 30 June 1991), Ambassador of Salamat to Kakland from February 3 1977 to April 14 1981.