Muhammad VIII al-Amin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Bey of Tunis
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Place of Birth: Carthage, Tunis Governorate, Tunisia
About Muhammad VIII al-Amin
- Muhammad VIII al-Amin known as Lamine Bey (Arabic: ?????? ??? ?? ???? ??????? al-Amin Bay bin Mu?ammad al-?abib; 4 September 1881 – 30 September 1962), was the last Bey of Tunis (15 May 1943 – 20 March 1956), and also the only King of Tunisia (20 March 1956 – 25 July 1957). He was enthroned in unusual circumstances following the removal of his predecessor Muhammad VII al Munsif by the French Resident General Henri Giraud in 1943.
- It was not until the latter's death in 1948 that his legitimacy was recognised by the people of Tunisia.
- He took steps to align himself with the Tunisian national movement against the French protectorate but was sidelined by the Neo Destour after he accepted French-initiated reforms in 1954.
- Shortly after independence Lamine Bey was turned out of his palace along with his family.
- Their property was seized and several family members were imprisoned.
- He ended his days living in a small apartment in Tunis.
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