Hussein Sirri Pasha (1894–1960)
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Hussein Sirri Pasha | |
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Ahmad Naguib Hilali Pasha | |
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| Born | 1894 Khedivate of Egypt |
| Died | 1960 (aged 65–66) |
| Parent | Ismail Sirri Pasha (father) |
Hussein Sirri Pasha (1894–1960) (
Early life and education
Hussein Sirri was the son of Ismail Sirri Pasha (1861–1937). He received a degree in civil engineering in Paris.[1]
Career
Sirri Pasha began his career as an engineer at the Ministry of Public Works, and was appointed as minister to the same body in 1937.
In February 1941, the Prime Minister of Australia, Robert Menzies, visited Cairo and met with Sirri. Writing in 1967, he said "We found that political problems are the same the wide world over, and laughed about them." He then wrote that "The great pity was that so good a Prime Minister had to serve under so poor a King. Sirri Pasha was... a good administrator, and completely honest."[5]
Sirri next served as prime minister from July 1949 until January 1950. His final term was for three weeks in July 1952, amidst a political crisis which culminated in the
Personal life
Sirri Pasha was married to the aunt of Queen Farida, spouse of King Farouk.[2]
References
- ^ "Hilaly Falls". Time. 7 July 1952. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ^ ProQuest 303021068.
- ISBN 978-0-8108-6586-0.
- ^ "The New Cairo Cabinet". The Palestine Post. Cairo. 18 November 1940. Archived from the original on 26 February 2022. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ISBN 9780304915088.
External links
Media related to Hussein Sirri Pasha (1894–1960) at Wikimedia Commons
