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Ahmed Nabeeh | |
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| Born | March 12, 1935 Cairo, Egypt |
| Died | December 16, 2023 (aged 88) Zamalek, Egypt |
| Occupation | Brigadier general in the Egyptian Armed Forces |
Brigadier General Ahmed Nabeeh was a Egyptian military leader who played a role in the planning and execution of Egypt's military operations during the 6th of October War in 1973.
Early Life and education
[edit]Ahmed Nabeeh was born on March 12, 1935, and grew up in Zamalek, in Nabeeh Pasha's villa, which stood opposite Villa Sirry. His maternal grandfather, Ismail Sirri Pasha, was the Minister of both Public Works and Defence in nine governments between 1908 and 1926.[1] His uncle, Hussein Sirri Pasha, served as the 25th Prime Minister of Egypt for three short terms, during which he also served as Foreign Minister.[2] Ahmed Nabeeh attended Ibrahimia School and later graduated from Fouad 1st University, now known as Cairo University.[3]
Military career and contributions
[edit]Ahmed Nabeeh was a brigadier general in the Egyptian military. He was involved in the strategic planning of the 6th of October War, also known as the Yom Kippur War, in 1973. His military expertise was instrumental in Egypt’s crossing of the Suez Canal.[4] He was a part of a military planning team.
Personal life
[edit]Ahmed Nabeeh lived in Zamalek, where he passed away from cancer on December 16, 2023 from cancer. Outside of his military career, he played golf and once achieved a hole-in-one, a rare and celebrated accomplishment in the sport. He continued to play the game daily until his early 80s.[5]
He was married twice. His first wife, Hedayet Ghazaly, was the mother of his two children: Mohammed Nabeeh and Hedayet Nabeeh. After Hedayet Ghazaly’s passing in 1965, Ahmed later married Reini, a Dutch woman.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Al-Ahram Weekly, "Ismail Sirri Pasha: A Legacy of Leadership," 1974.
- ^ Oxford University Press, "Leaders of Egypt: Hussein Sirri Pasha," 1983.
- ^ Cairo University Archives, "Graduates of Fouad 1st University," 1956.
- ^ Al-Ahram Weekly, "Key Figures of the 6th of October War," 1974.
- ^ Gezira Club Records, 1990.
- ^ Al-Ahram Weekly, "Family Life of Ahmed Nabeeh," 1985.