Abidin Bey al-Arnaut | |
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Born | c. 1780 Albania |
Died | 1827 Egypt | (aged 46–47)
Allegiance | Egypt under Muhammad Ali |
Rank | Commander |
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Other work | Governor of Dongola |
Abidin Bey al-Arnaut (c. 1780–1827) was an Albanian[1] commander and politician of Egypt during the early era of Muhammad Ali's rule. A member of the core group of Muhammad Ali's commanders, after his death the Abdeen Palace named after him was built on the site of his residence in Cairo and a district of the city was renamed to honour him.