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Fakhr al-Din II

Type Figure Region Lebanon Time c. 1572–1635 Also known as Emir of Lebanon

Fakhr al-Din II (c. 1572–1635) was a Ma'nid emir of the Lebanese mountains who long ruled Lebanon and Galilee, pursued centralization, trade, and dip…

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  1. 1631–1634Lebanese mountains · LebanonIn the 1630s Fakhr al-Din II maintained semi-independent rule in Lebanon, maneuvering against the Ottoman center and European powers, and was ultimately lured into capture and execution for offending the sultan.

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