Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Saud
Saudi royal (1725–1812)
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Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Saud (1725 – 1812) was the youngest son of Muhammad bin Saud who is regarded as the founder of the First Saudi State.
Diriyah, Sheikhdom of Diriyah
Diriyah, Emirate of Diriyah
| Abdullah bin Muhammad Al Saud | |||||
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| Born | 1725 Diriyah, Sheikhdom of Diriyah | ||||
| Died | 1812 (aged 86–87) Diriyah, Emirate of Diriyah | ||||
| Issue | Saud Zaid Ibrahim Turki Muhammad | ||||
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| Dynasty | House of Saud | ||||
| Father | Muhammad bin Saud | ||||
| Mother | Moudi bint Abi Wahtan Al Kathir | ||||
Biography
Abdullah was born in Diriyah. His mother was Moudi bint Abi Wahtan Al Kathir who was instrumental in Muhammad bin Saud's meeting with Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab.[1] Leadership of the family passed from his older brother Abdulaziz to a nephew and finally to two grandnephews before being reclaimed by Abdullah's descendants. Abdullah played a prominent part in the military campaigns of his father and brother, notably in the subjugation of the provinces of Sudair, Washm and al-Kharj.[citation needed] However, Abdullah futilely challenged the rule of Abdulaziz[2] and also of Abdullah bin Saud, grandson of Abdulaziz.[3][4]
His main claim to fame, however, is that he was the father of Turki bin Abdullah, founder of the Second Saudi State[5] from whom all subsequent heads of the House of Saud trace their descent.[6] Another of Abdullah's sons, Zaid, supported Turki in the formation of the Second Saudi State.[5] Two of Abdullah's sons were killed in the battles against Egyptians during the fall of the Emirate of Diriyah, and some of them were brought to Egypt.[7]