Ahmad Mazlum (1858–1949) was an Egyptian judge, cabinet minister, and parliamentary leader.[1]
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Early life
editMazlum 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
editMazlum 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
editA portrait of Mazlum, painted by Mahmud Said, is displayed in Cairo's Modern Art Museum.[1]
Personal life
editHe was related to Muhammad Said through marriage.[1]
Mazlum died on 9 May 1928.[1]