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Hassan Tobar

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Sheikh Hassan Tobar was a rich Egyptian Islamic Mujahid who fought the French during their campaign on Egypt. He was the Sheikh of the city of Manzala in Dakahlia Governorate. He was also considered the first official Egyptian millionaire.He led the uprising against the invaders in Damietta-Manzala-Mansoura area until fleeing to GAZA after the fall of Manzala to the French Troops. He died soon after being allowed to get back to Manzala city in 1800.

Bibliography

Cole, Juan. Napoleon's Egypt: Invading the Middle East, Palgrave Macmillan; 1st edition, 2007.


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