Najib Effendi al-Yasin

Najib Effendi Al-Yasin was the first mayor of Haifa during the Ottoman Empire's era between 1873–1877.

Biography

Najib Effendi was born to a noble aristocratic Turkish family during the ruling age of the Ottoman Empire, at the beginning of his life he worked as a lawyer. He is first mayor of Haifa.

Najib Effendi as an eminent Turkish politician who worked and served the empire for a long time and dedicated his time for his work he has been awarded many medals of honour.

One of the most remarkable medals he received is a medal of honour by Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to Haifa on October 25, 1898.[1] [2]

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References
  1. 1. الشام قبل مائة عام . تأليف خليل سركيس ط1 1898 بيروت "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-13. Retrieved 2011-06-12.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. 2. http://www.malaf.info/?page=ShowDetails&Id=77&table=table_141&CatId=188


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