Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah | |
Succession: | 8th Ruler of Kuwait |
Birth Date: | 1860 |
Birth Place: | Sheikhdom of Kuwait |
Issue: | Ahmad Hamud Mariam |
Father: | Mubarak I |
Reign: | 28 November 1915 – 5 February 1917 Sheikhdom of Kuwait |
Predecessor: | Mubarak I |
Successor: | Salim I |
House: | Al-Sabah |
Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, (1860 – 5 February 1917), was the eighth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah dynasty.[1] He was the eldest son of Mubarak Al-Sabah and is the ancestor of the Al-Jaber branch of the Al-Sabah family. He ruled the country from 28 November 1915 to his death on 5 February 1917 and was succeeded by his brother, Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.
Although his reign was very short, Jaber is known for economic reforms he initiated.[1]