Baba Hassan
Ruler of Algiers (d. 1683)
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Baba Hassan was the 2nd ruler and Dey of Algiers. He ruled one year after his predecessor Mohamed Trik.[1]
PredecessorMohammed Trik
SuccessorMezzo Morto Hüseyin Pasha
Died1683
Palace of Jenina, Regency of Algiers
Palace of Jenina, Regency of Algiers| Baba Hassan | |
|---|---|
| Dey of Algiers | |
| 2nd Dey of Algiers | |
| Reign | 1682–1683 (officially, De jure) 1677–1683 (De facto) |
| Predecessor | Mohammed Trik |
| Successor | Mezzo Morto Hüseyin Pasha |
| Died | 1683 Palace of Jenina, Regency of Algiers |
| Country | Regency of Algiers |
| Religion | Islam |
| Occupation | Corsair then Dey |
| Military career | |
| Conflicts | Franco-Algerian war (1681–1688) |
Rule
He assumed control after Mohammed Trik, the previous dey, and an elderly Corsair left politics and gave the title of Dey to him in 1677.[2] He was officially announced as ruler in 1682. He waged war against France, but after the Bombardment of Algiers in 1683, he was forced to capitulate.[3] The Diwan of Algiers did not accept this decision. Another rais called Mezzo Morto Hüseyin Pasha killed him in the Palace of Jenina, taking away powers from him, and assuming the role of dey.