Jamil Al-Sufri
Jamil Al-Sufri bin Umar (28 April 1921 – 4 March 2021), pen name Wijaya, was a nobleman, historian and teacher from Brunei who previously served as a member of the Royal Council, member of the Royal Succession Council, member of the Islamic Religious Council, and member of the Privy Council. He has also been referred to as the National Historian. He wrote works on the country's history, ancestry, customs and traditions, royal titles, Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB), education, writings on Brunei heroes, and other topics.
Yang Berhormat Pehin Jawatan Dalam Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Jamil Al-Sufri DK DSLJ DPMB | |
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| جاميل الصوفري | |
Jamil Al-Sufri in 1972 | |
| 1st Principal of Brunei History Centre | |
| In office 26 January 1982 – 4 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Hadi Melayong |
| Member of Legislative Council | |
| In office 1972–1976 | |
| In office 1961–1961 | |
| Monarch | Hassanal Bolkiah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammad Jamil Al-Sufri bin Umar 28 April 1921 Kampong Ayer, Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Died | 4 March 2021 (aged 99) Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Resting place | Rangas Cemetery |
| Spouse | Siti Hara |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Umar Rendah (father) Siti Aishah Jalil (mother) |
| Relatives | Abdul Aziz Umar (half-brother) |
| Occupation | Historian and teacher |
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