Ahmad Mazlum (1858–1949) was an Egyptian judge, cabinet minister, and parliamentary leader.[1]

Ahmad Mazlum Pasha

Early life

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Mazlum was born in Cairo, Egypt, into a family of Turkish origin.[1] He was educated in Egypt and also studied economics in England.[1]

Career

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Mazlum was a master of ceremonies under Khedive Ismail, and later served as a judge and public prosecutor in the National Courts. He also served as a chancellor of the National Court of Appeals.[1]

During the premiership of Mustafa Fahmi, Mazlum became the Minister of Justice and then the Minister of Finance.[1] He was also later the awqaf Minister in the cabinet of Muhammad Said.[1]

By 1913 he was elected to the Legislative Assembly and was named its president.[1]

Portrait

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A portrait of Mazlum, painted by Mahmud Said, is displayed in Cairo's Modern Art Museum.[1]

Personal life

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He was related to Muhammad Said through marriage.[1]

Mazlum died on 9 May 1928.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Goldschmidt, Arthur (2000), "Mazlum, Ahmad", Biographical Dictionary of Modern Egypt, Lynne Rienner Publishers, p. 128, ISBN 1-55587-229-8, Cabinet minister and parliamentary leader. Ahmed Mazlum was born in Cairo, the child of a Turkish landowning family...