Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah

Sheikh Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah (1864 – February 23, 1921) was the ninth ruler of Kuwait.

Salem Mubarak Al-Sabah
Reign	February 5, 1917 – February 23, 1921
Predecessor	Jaber II Al-Sabah
Successor	Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Born	1864 Kuwait
Died	February 23, 1921(1921-02-23) (aged 56–57) Kuwait City
Father	Mubarak Al-Sabah
Mother	Shekha bint Duaij Al-Sabah

He was the second son of Mubarak Al-Sabah and is the ancestor of the Al-Salem branch of the Al-Sabah family. He ruled from February 5, 1917 to February 23, 1921. Prior to his ascension, he served as the governor of Kuwait City from 1915 to 1917 and was the lead cavalry and infantry commander of defense and security forces during the Battle of Jahra. He succeeded his brother Jaber II Al-Sabah upon his death.

Honours and awards

• Companion of the Order of the Star of India (CSI)-1919

References

Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah House of Sabah Born: 1864 Died: 22 February 1921
Regnal titles
Preceded by Jaber II Al-Sabah	Sheikh of Kuwait 1917–1921	Succeeded by Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah