Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani
Sheikh Ahmad bin Ali bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (Arabic: أحمد بن علي بن عبد الله بن جاسم بن محمد آل ثاني; 1922 – 25 November 1977) was the Emir of Qatar who ruled from 1960 to 1972. Qatar's financial status witnessed significant improvements during his reign as a result of the enrichment and discovery of several new oil fields. Qatar also gained its independence as a sovereign state in September 1971 under his rule. He was deposed in February 1972 by his cousin, Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.
| Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani أحمد بن علي آل ثاني | |||||
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| Emir of Qatar | |||||
| Reign | 24 October 1960 – 22 February 1972 | ||||
| Coronation | 24 October 1960 | ||||
| Predecessor | Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani | ||||
| Successor | Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani | ||||
| Born | 1922 Doha, Qatar Persian Gulf Residency (now independent Qatar) | ||||
| Died | 25 November 1977 (aged 54–55) London, England, United Kingdom | ||||
| Burial | Al Rayyan Cemetery | ||||
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| House | Thani | ||||
| Father | Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani | ||||
| Styles of The Emir of Qatar | |
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| Reference style | His Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Highness |
| Alternative style | Sheikh |
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