Jaber I Al-Sabah

His Highness Sheikh Jaber bin Abdullah
Reign 1814 to 1859 (45 years)
Predecessor Abdullah I Al-Sabah
Successor Sabah II Al-Sabah
Born 1770
Kuwait
Died 1859
Father Abdullah I Al-Sabah
Styles of
The 3rd Monarch Ruler of Kuwait
Reference style His Highness
Spoken style Your Highness
Alternative style Sheikh

His Highness Sheikh Jaber bin Abdullah (Arabic: جابر بن عبد الله ; Jaber I or Jaber Al-Aish; 1770–1859) was the third ruler of Kuwait, governing from 1814–1859. He is the eldest son of Abdullah bin Sabah who he succeeded upon Sheikh Abdullah's death.

The British had requested that Bin Abdullah allow them to turn Kuwait into a protectorate, he refused.

Nicknamed Jaber Al-Aish, Bin Abdullah was said to have generously given rice and bread to the poor.

He was succeeded by his eldest son Sabah II Al-Sabah.

Jaber I Al-Sabah
Born: 1770 Died: 1859
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Abdullah I Al-Sabah
Sheikh of Kuwait
1814–1859
Succeeded by
Sabah II Al-Sabah


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