Husain Bey, Crown Prince of Tunisia
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Husain Bey, Crown Prince of Tunisia (22 April 1893 - 1964/1969) was the titular head of the Husainid Dynasty. He was the third son of Muhammad V an-Nasir, Bey of Tunis from 1906 until 1922.
[edit] Biography
Husain Bey was born in Sidi Bou Said. He was educated at the Prytanée National Militaire school situated in the city of La Flèche in western France. At the time of attending the Prytanée National Militaire school, Tunisia was a part of the French Empire.
On October 1, 1955 Husain Bey was invested as the heir apparent of the Beylik of Tunis, receiving the title Bey al-Mahalla meaning Bey of the Camp. This is a title used for the most senior member of the Beylical family after the reigning Bey. In addition to becoming Bey al-Mahalla he also became a Lieutenant-General in the Beylical Army. Following Tunisia's independence from France on March 20, 1956 Husain Bey received the new title of Crown Prince following its independence as a Kingdom.
Husain Bey's chances of ascending the throne came to an end on July 25, 1957 when the prime minister Habib Bourguiba abolished the monarchy. Following the death of King Muhammad VIII al-Amin on September 30, 1962, Husain Bey succeeded as head of the Husainid Dynasty and remained so until his death, when he was succeeded by Prince Mustafa Bey.
[edit] Marriage and Children
Husain Bey was married on July 22, 1914 at the Dar al-Taj Palace in La Marsa to Aisha Maria, the daughter of Ahmad bin 'Abdu'llah Maria and his wife Princess Traki. Husain and Aisha had five children.
- Prince 'Ali Bey (born 1915)
- Princess Husn al-Aujud (born 1918)
- Prince Murad Bey (born 1919)
- Prince Muhammad al-Afif Bey (1926-1985)
- Prince Muhammad Bey (1934-1934)
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| Preceded by Prince Muhammad as-Sadiq, Bey al-Mahalla |
Bey al-Mahalla 1955-1956 |
Independence from France |
| New Title Previously Bey al-Mahalla |
Crown Prince of Tunisia 1956-1957 |
Monarchy abolished |
| Preceded by King Muhammad VIII al-Amin |
Head of the Husainid Dynasty 1962-1964/9 |
Succeeded by Prince Mustafa Bey |
