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The Al-Thani Dynasty

GENEALOGY

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1949 - 1960 H.H. Shaikh 'Ali bin 'Abdu'llah Al-Thani, Ruler of Qatar, KBE (c. 13.8.1958). b. at Doha, 1895, eldest son of H.E. Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Jasim Al-Thani, Ruler of Qatar, CIE, educ. privately. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, 30^th June 1948. Succeeded on his abdication, and installed on the same day at Al-Rayyan Palace, Doha, 20^th August 1949. Abdicated in favour of his second son, 24^th October 1960. His reign witnessed the first shipment of onshore oil, ushering in Qatar's entry into the oil producing world. He introduced the first modern administrative framework, established a police and security force, and received the first permanent British Political Officer. He was also the first Qatari ruler to visit Europe. Rcvd: Coron. medal (1953). m. (first) … m. (second) at Doha, 22^nd March 1951, Mariam bint 'Abdu'llah al-Attiya, daughter of 'Abdu'llah al-Attiya. m. (third) at Dubai, March 1958, … He d. at Al-Rayyan Palace, Doha, 31^st August 1974 (succ. by his second son), having had issue, eleven sons and three daughters:

1) Colonel H.E. Shaikh Jasim bin 'Ali Al-Thani. Cdr. of the Forces 1972. He had issue, four sons and a daughter:
- a) Shaikh Sa'ud bin Jasim Al-Thani. He had issue, three sons:
  - i) Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Aziz bin Sa'ud bin Al-Thani.Copyright©Christopher Buyers
  - ii) Shaikh Khalid bin Sa'ud bin Al-Thani.
  - iii) Shaikh Nasser bin Sa'ud bin Al-Thani.
- b) Shaikh Fahad bin Jasim Al-Thani. m. a daughter of his paternal uncle, H.E. Shaikh Muhammad bin 'Ali Al-Thani. He had issue, three sons and six daughters:
  - i) Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Fahad Al-Thani.
  - ii) Shaikh ... bin Fahad Al-Thani.
  - iii) Shaikh ... bin Fahad Al-Thani.
  - i) Shaikha ... bint Fahad Al-Thani. m. (div.) ...
  - ii) Shaikha ... bint Fahad Al-Thani.
  - iii) Shaikha ... bint Fahad Al-Thani.
  - iv) Shaikha ... bint Fahad Al-Thani.
  - v) Shaikha ... bint Fahad Al-Thani.
  - vi) Shaikha Hamda bint Fahad Al-Thani. b. 1976. m. at Cairo, Egypt, 5^th November 2002, Sayed Muhammad bin Sayed Saleh (b. 1959), an Egyptian national.
- c) Shaikh Khalifa bin Jasim z Al-Thani. He had issue, two sons:
  - i) Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
  - ii) Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- d) Shaikh Hamad bin Jasim Al-Thani.
- a) Shaikha …bint Jasim Al-Thani. m. April 1950, H.E. Shaikh Suhaim bin Hamad Al-Thani (b. at Doha, 1940; d. 21^st August 1985), sometime Minister for Foreign Affairs, eighth son of Shaikh Hamad bin 'Abdu'llah Al-Thani. She had issue - see above.
2) H.H. Shaikh Ahmad bin 'Ali Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar - see below.
3) H.E. Shaikh Muhammad bin 'Ali Al-Thani. m. July 1957, a daughter of Shaikh Muhammad bin Saqr al-Jasimi. He had issue, eight sons:
- a) Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Rahman bin Muhammad Al-Thani. b. ca. 1943. Tried and sentenced to death for opening fire on a crowd celebrating the union of Egypt, Syria and Iraq. He was k. (executed) at Doha, 18^th March 1968, having had issue, two sons:
  - i) Shaikh Salman bin 'Abdu'l-Rahman Al-Thani.
  - ii) Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Rahman bin 'Abdu'l-Rahman Al-Thani. b. 1968.
- b) H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Muhammad Al-Thani. b. ca. 1947. Minister for Public Health 1989-1991. He had issue:
  - i) Shaikh Ahmad bin Khalid Al-Thani. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
- c) Shaikh Hamad bin Muhammad Al-Thani. He was k. with his brother, in a road accident, 30^th August 1972.
- d) Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Aziz bin Muhammad Al-Thani. He was k. with his brother, in a road accident, 30^th August 1972.
- e) Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Muhammad Al-Thani.
- f) H.E. Shaikh Hasan bin Muhammad Al-Thani. Mbr. National Cncl. for Culture, Arts & Heritage.
- g) Shaikh Talal bin Muhammad Al-Thani.
- h) H.E. Shaikh Sa'ud bin Muhammad Al-Thani. b. 1964. Chair. National Cncl. for Culture, Arts and Heritage 2002-2005. He has issue, three children:
- a) A daughter. m. Shaikh Fahad bin Jasim Al-Thani, son of her paternal uncle, Colonel H.E. Shaikh Jasim bin 'Ali Al-Thani. She had issue - see above.
4) H.E. Shaikh Fahd bin 'Ali Al-Thani. m. at Doha, April 1950, a daughter of H.E. Shaikh Hamad bin 'Abdu'llah Al-Thani, sometime Heir Apparent and Deputy Ruler. He had issue, three sons:
- a) Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Fahd Al-Thani.
- b) Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Aziz bin Fahd Al-Thani.
- c) Shaikh Hamad bin Fahd Al-Thani.
5) H.E. Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Rahman bin 'Ali Al-Thani. He d.s.p.
6) H.E. Shaikh Khalifa bin 'Ali Al-Thani. m. 21^st January 1953, a lady from Abu Dhabi. He has issue, nine sons:
- a) Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Aziz bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- b) Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- c) Shaikh Sa'ud bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- d) Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- e) Shaikh Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Copyright©Christopher Buyers
- f) Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- g) Shaikh Faisal bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- h) Shaikh Misha'al bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
- i) Shaikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
7) H.E. Shaikh Ghanim bin 'Ali Al-Thani. He has issue, four sons:
- a) Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Aziz bin Ghanim Al-Thani.
- b) Shaikh Muhammad bin Ghanim Al-Thani.
- c) Shaikh Khalid bin Ghanim Al-Thani.
- d) Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin Ghanim Al-Thani.
8) H.E. Shaikh Hamad bin 'Ali Al-Thani. b. 2^nd May 1953 (s/o Mariam). He had issue:
- a) H.H. Shaikha Buthaina bint Ahmad Al-Thani. m. at Al-Wajbah Palace, Doha, 30^th March 2006, H.H. Shaikh Jasim bin Hamad Al-Thani. b. at Doha, 25^th August 1978 (s/o Shaikha Mozah), third son of H.H. Shaikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, GCMG, by his second wife, H.H. Shaikha Mozah bint Nasser al-Misnad, daughter of Shaikh Nasser bin 'Abdu'llah al-Misnad - see below.
9) H.E. Shaikh 'Abdu'llah bin 'Ali Al-Thani.
10) H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin 'Ali Al-Thani.
11) H.E. Shaikh Walid bin 'Ali Al-Thani.
1) H.E. Shaikha Mariam bint 'Ali Al-Thani. b. 1938. m. 21^st January 1953, H.E. Shaikh Jasim bin Hamad Al-Thani (b. ca. 1921; d. at Denver, Colorado, USA, July 1976), sometime Minister for Education, eldest son of H.E. Shaikh Hamad bin 'Abdu'llah Al-Thani, Heir Apparent and Deputy Ruler, by his wife, a sister of Nasser al-Attiya. She had issue - see above.
2) H.E. Shaikha …bint 'Ali Al-Thani. m. Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Aziz bin Hamad Al-Thani (d. at Karachi, Pakistan, June 1948), second son of H.E. Shaikh Hamad bin 'Abdu'llah Al-Thani, Heir Apparent and Deputy Ruler. She had issue - see above.
3) H.E. Shaikha Mauza bint 'Ali Al-Thani.

1960 - 1972 H.H. Shaikh Ahmad bin 'Ali Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar. b. at Doha, 1917, second son of H.H. Shaikh 'Ali bin 'Abdu'llah Al-Thani, Ruler of Qatar, KBE, educ. privately. Succeeded on the abdication of his father, and installed at the Rayan Palace, Doha, 24^th October 1960. Assumed the style and title of Amir of the State of Qatar when Qatar was granted full independence, 3^rd September 1971. Deposed in favour of his cousin, 22^nd February 1972. Settled in Dubai. Attended the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey in London, 1953. Rcvd: Coron. medal (1953). m. (first) Shaikha …m. (second) 4^th August 1950, a daughter of Faleh bin Khalid. m. (third) 11^th February 1953, a daughter of Shaikh Fahad bin Jasim Al-Thani. m. (fourth) 9^th October 1957, Shaikha Mariam bint Rashid al-Maktum, daughter of H.H. Shaikh Rashid bin Sa'id al-Maktum, Ruler of Dubai, GCMG, sometime Vice-Presdt. of the UAE, by his wife, H.H. Shaikha Latifa bint Hamdan al-Nahayan, daughter of H.E. Shaikh Hamdan bin Zaid al-Nahayan, Ruler of Abu Dhabi. He d. at London, 25^th November 1977, having had issue, seven sons and one daughter:

1) H.E. Shaikh 'Abdu'l-Aziz bin Ahmad Al-Thani. b. at Doha, 1945. Minister for Health.
2) H.E. Shaikh Nasser bin Ahmad Al-Thani.
3) H.E. Shaikh Hamad bin Ahmad Al-Thani.
4) H.E. Shaikh Sa'ud bin Ahmad Al-Thani.
6) H.E. Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmad Al-Thani.
7) H.E. Shaikh Mansur bin Ahmad Al-Thani.
1) A daughter. b. and d. June/July 1950.

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