Abidin Bey
Abidin Bey al-Arnaut (c. 1780–1827) was an Albanian 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.
Abidin Bey al-Arnaut | |
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| Born | c. 1780 Albania |
| Died | 1827 Egypt |
| Allegiance | Egypt under Muhammad Ali |
| Rank | Commander |
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| Other work | Governor of Dongola |
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