Ahmed Ali Hussein (Corsair)
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Sayyid Ahmed Ali Hussein Reis | |
|---|---|
| Born | August the 3rd 1595 Benghazi, Emirate of Saranidiq (de-jure part of the Ottoman Empire) |
| Died | December the 3rd 1630 Al-Yunus (his ship), Spanish coast |
| Cause of death | drowning |
| Body discovered | December the 8th, 1630. |
| Resting place | Kallipolis Islamic Cemetery, Saranidia |
| Monuments | a statue in National Martyrs’ Park. |
| Nationality | Al-Saranidi Ottoman (de-jure) |
| Other names | Al-Mirza (literally: the Prince) |
| Citizenship | Ottoman, Al-Saranidi |
| Education | Primary education and naval training |
| Alma mater | Salah Ha Deen Makhtab |
| Occupation | Midshipman (1609-1612), naval officer (1612-1615), Corsair (1615-1630) |
| Years active | 1609-1630 |
| Era | Early modern |
| Employer | Al-Saranidi Navy (1609-1615), himself (1615-1630) |
| Organization | Al-Saranidi Navy (1909-1615), Al-Yunus (1615-1630) |
| Known for | Barbary Corsair |
| Style | Sayyid |
| Net worth | £5 million (in today’s money) |
| Height | unknown |
| Title | Sayyid, Reis |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | Yunus Ibn Ahmed Ali Hussein |
| Movement | Islamic imperialism |
| Opponent(s) | the Kingdom of Spain |
| Criminal charge(s) | manslaughter |
| Criminal penalty | payment of diyya |
| Criminal status | Convicted |
| Spouse(s) | Mariam Ali Hussein, Meryem Afet Hussein and Khadija Hussein |
| Children | Khalid Ibn Ahmed Ali Hussein, Suleiman Ahmed Ali Hussein and Aisha Hussein |
| Parent(s) | Ali Suleiman Hussein and Maria Hussein |
| Awards | Beylerbey of Madinat Ahmed (now New Sirte) |
| Piratical career | |
| Type | Corsair |
| Allegiance | Saranidia |
| Years active | 1615-1630 |
| Rank | Reis |
| Base of operations | Benghazi |
| Commands | Al-Yunus |
| Battles/wars | Numerous unnamed battles |
| Wealth | £5 million (in today’s money) |
Ahmed Ibn Ali Hussein, often called Ahmed Ali Hussein was an Al-Saranidi privateer, nobleman and naval officer during the Early Modern period.