Ahmed Osman | |
|---|---|
أحمد عصمان | |
.jpg) Osman in 1961 | |
| Prime Minister of Morocco | |
| In office 2 November 1972 – 22 March 1979 | |
| Monarch | Hassan II |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Karim Lamrani |
| Succeeded by | Maati Bouabid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1930 Oujda, Morocco |
| Political party | National Rally of Independents |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Moulay Nawfal Osman Ali Osman |
| Parent(s) | Muhammad Osman Sofia Malti |
Ahmed Osman ( Arabic: أحمد عصمان; born 3 January 1930) [1] [2] is a Moroccan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Morocco between 2 November 1972, and 22 March 1979. [3] He was the eighth prime minister of Morocco and served under king Hassan II. [4] [5]
Early life
Osman was born on 3 January 1930 in Oujda. He studied at the Collège Royal in Rabat with Hassan II. [6] He studied law in Rabat college, where he obtained his license, and in Bordeaux, where he received the diplomas of higher studies in public law and of private law. [7] [8] He also founded the National Rally of Independents. [9] [10]
Career
Osman held many positions in the Government. He was Secretary General Ministry of National Defence (1959–1961), Ambassador to Federal Republic of Germany (1961–1962) and the United States (1967–1972), [11] Under Secretary Ministry of Mines and Industry (1962–1964), President of the Moroccan General Navigation Company (1964–1967), Prime Minister (1972–1979), President of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) from 1977, [12] and President of the House of Representatives (1984–1992). [13]
Prime Minister of Morocco
Osman began his career as prime minister by a visit to France on diplomatic mission. On 3 December 1977, Osman met with President Jimmy Carter of the United States to deliver a personal message from the King, along with ambassador Abdelmajid Benjelloun. [14] [15] On 9 March 1978, Osman visited the Soviet Union, signing a long-term agreement between the USSR and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco on the Soviet side. [16]
Personal life
He was married to Princess Lalla Nuzha of Morocco, a sister of King Hassan II, from 1964 to her death in 1977. [17] [18] The couple had a son:
From his second marriage, Ahmed had another son:
- Ali Osman, who is married to Alia Sefrioui, daughter of Anas Sefrioui. [21]
Honours
National honours
- Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne.
Foreign honours
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (United Kingdom).
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (United Kingdom).
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Federal Republic of Germany, 1962).
References
- ^ "The Middle East and North Africa". Europa Publications. October 24, 1978. Retrieved October 24, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Index O". www.rulers.org. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Political Leaders:Morocco". Archived from the original on 2012-09-20.
- ^ "رؤساء الحكومة السابقون". www.cg.gov.ma (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Anciens Premiers ministres et Chefs du gouvernement". www.cg.gov.ma (in French). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "أسرار المدرسة المولوية". 2013-12-27. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "M. AHMED OSMAN l'homme des contacts avec l'opposition". Le Monde.fr (in French). 1972-11-04. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ Manhom. "من هو أحمد عصمان؟ | ملف الشخصية | من هم؟". manhom.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Morocco elections: The billionaire tycoon who unseated Islamist incumbents". The National. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ Price, David Lynn (1978). "Morocco: The Political Balance". The World Today. 34 (12): 493–500. ISSN 0043-9134. JSTOR 40395030.
- ^ "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIV, Africa - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "IFES Election Guide | Elections: Morocco Chamber of Representatives 2007". www.electionguide.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ Lansford, Tom (2015-03-24). Political Handbook of the World 2015. CQ Press. ISBN 978-1-4833-7156-6.
- ^ "Meeting With Prime Minister Ahmed Osman of Morocco White House Statement Issued Following the Meeting. | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Morocco - Visits by Foreign Leaders - Department History - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Film The Prime Minister of Kingdom Morocco in the USSR.. (1978)". www.net-film.ru. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "أحمد عصمان". www.aljazeera.net (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "أحمد عصمان: هكذا طلبت من الملك يد شقيقته للا نزهة". moroccotimes المغرب تايمز (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Princess Lalla of Morocco Killed When Automobile Hits Tree in Fog". The New York Times. 1977-09-03. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Maroc : qui sont les cousins de Mohammed VI ? – Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2022-12-28. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Mariage au Maroc : quand la haute fait la noce – Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2014-08-29. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
External links
Media related to
Ahmed Osman at Wikimedia Commons
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Other | |
- 1930 births
- Living people
- Prime Ministers of Morocco
- People from Oujda
- National Rally of Independents politicians
- Ambassadors of Morocco to France
- Ambassadors of Morocco to the United States
- Ambassadors of Morocco to Germany
- Presidents of the House of Representatives (Morocco)
- Alumni of the Royal College (Rabat)
- Grand Crosses 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
- Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
Ahmed Osman | |
|---|---|
أحمد عصمان | |
|
Osman in 1961 | |
| Prime Minister of Morocco | |
| In office 2 November 1972 – 22 March 1979 | |
| Monarch | Hassan II |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Karim Lamrani |
| Succeeded by | Maati Bouabid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1930 Oujda, Morocco |
| Political party | National Rally of Independents |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Moulay Nawfal Osman Ali Osman |
| Parent(s) | Muhammad Osman Sofia Malti |
Ahmed Osman ( Arabic: أحمد عصمان; born 3 January 1930) [1] [2] is a Moroccan politician who served as the Prime Minister of Morocco between 2 November 1972, and 22 March 1979. [3] He was the eighth prime minister of Morocco and served under king Hassan II. [4] [5]
Early life
Osman was born on 3 January 1930 in Oujda. He studied at the Collège Royal in Rabat with Hassan II. [6] He studied law in Rabat college, where he obtained his license, and in Bordeaux, where he received the diplomas of higher studies in public law and of private law. [7] [8] He also founded the National Rally of Independents. [9] [10]
Career
Osman held many positions in the Government. He was Secretary General Ministry of National Defence (1959–1961), Ambassador to Federal Republic of Germany (1961–1962) and the United States (1967–1972), [11] Under Secretary Ministry of Mines and Industry (1962–1964), President of the Moroccan General Navigation Company (1964–1967), Prime Minister (1972–1979), President of the National Rally of Independents (RNI) from 1977, [12] and President of the House of Representatives (1984–1992). [13]
Prime Minister of Morocco
Osman began his career as prime minister by a visit to France on diplomatic mission. On 3 December 1977, Osman met with President Jimmy Carter of the United States to deliver a personal message from the King, along with ambassador Abdelmajid Benjelloun. [14] [15] On 9 March 1978, Osman visited the Soviet Union, signing a long-term agreement between the USSR and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco on the Soviet side. [16]
Personal life
He was married to Princess Lalla Nuzha of Morocco, a sister of King Hassan II, from 1964 to her death in 1977. [17] [18] The couple had a son:
From his second marriage, Ahmed had another son:
- Ali Osman, who is married to Alia Sefrioui, daughter of Anas Sefrioui. [21]
Honours
National honours
- Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne.
Foreign honours
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (United Kingdom).
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (United Kingdom).
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Federal Republic of Germany, 1962).
References
- ^ "The Middle East and North Africa". Europa Publications. October 24, 1978. Retrieved October 24, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Index O". www.rulers.org. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
- ^ "Political Leaders:Morocco". Archived from the original on 2012-09-20.
- ^ "رؤساء الحكومة السابقون". www.cg.gov.ma (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Anciens Premiers ministres et Chefs du gouvernement". www.cg.gov.ma (in French). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "أسرار المدرسة المولوية". 2013-12-27. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "M. AHMED OSMAN l'homme des contacts avec l'opposition". Le Monde.fr (in French). 1972-11-04. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ Manhom. "من هو أحمد عصمان؟ | ملف الشخصية | من هم؟". manhom.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Morocco elections: The billionaire tycoon who unseated Islamist incumbents". The National. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ Price, David Lynn (1978). "Morocco: The Political Balance". The World Today. 34 (12): 493–500. ISSN 0043-9134. JSTOR 40395030.
- ^ "Foreign Relations of the United States, 1964–1968, Volume XXIV, Africa - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "IFES Election Guide | Elections: Morocco Chamber of Representatives 2007". www.electionguide.org. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ Lansford, Tom (2015-03-24). Political Handbook of the World 2015. CQ Press. ISBN 978-1-4833-7156-6.
- ^ "Meeting With Prime Minister Ahmed Osman of Morocco White House Statement Issued Following the Meeting. | The American Presidency Project". www.presidency.ucsb.edu. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Morocco - Visits by Foreign Leaders - Department History - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Film The Prime Minister of Kingdom Morocco in the USSR.. (1978)". www.net-film.ru. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "أحمد عصمان". www.aljazeera.net (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "أحمد عصمان: هكذا طلبت من الملك يد شقيقته للا نزهة". moroccotimes المغرب تايمز (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-05-10.
- ^ "Princess Lalla of Morocco Killed When Automobile Hits Tree in Fog". The New York Times. 1977-09-03. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Maroc : qui sont les cousins de Mohammed VI ? – Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2022-12-28. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
- ^ "Mariage au Maroc : quand la haute fait la noce – Jeune Afrique". JeuneAfrique.com (in French). 2014-08-29. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
External links
Media related to
Ahmed Osman at Wikimedia Commons
| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |
| Other | |
- 1930 births
- Living people
- Prime Ministers of Morocco
- People from Oujda
- National Rally of Independents politicians
- Ambassadors of Morocco to France
- Ambassadors of Morocco to the United States
- Ambassadors of Morocco to Germany
- Presidents of the House of Representatives (Morocco)
- Alumni of the Royal College (Rabat)
- Grand Crosses 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
- Knights Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George