Khalil Sherif Pasha

Khalil Sherif Pasha, transliterated variously as Halil Şerif Pasha (Albanian: Halil Sherif Pasha, 20 June 1831 – 12 January 1879), was an Ottoman-Egyptian statesman, diplomat and art collector, who lived during the Tanzimat period. His collection was described by Théophile Gautier as "the first ever to be formed by a child of Islam". He was furthermore involved in diplomatic affairs following the aftermath of the Crimean War. He also served as the Ottoman Minister of Foreign Affairs.

For other people named Halil Pasha, see Halil Pasha (disambiguation).
In this Ottoman Turkish style name, the given name is Halil Şerif, the title is Pasha, and there is no family name.
Halil Sherif
Pasha
Personal details
Born20 June 1831
Cairo, Egypt Eyalet, Ottoman Empire
Died12 January 1879
Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
NationalityOttoman
SpousePrincess Nazli Fazil
Parent
  • Muhammad Sharif Pasha al-Kabir (father)
RelativesAli Pasha Sherif (brother)
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