Muhammad III as-Sadiq

Muhammad III as-Sadiq, GCB (1813–1882) (Arabic: محمد الصادق بن حسين‎, Muḥammad al-Sādiq bin Ḥusayn) was the ruler of Tunisia from 23 September 1859 to 28 October 1881,[1] when he abdicated. He signed the Treaty of Bardo with France on 12 May 1881 signifying Tunisia as a French Protectorate.[2]

References

  1. ^ Spuler, Bertold (1977). Rulers and governments of the world. Bowker. p. 516. ISBN 9780859350099. 
  2. ^ Scawen Blunt, Wilfred; Nourallah, Riad (2002). The future of Islam. Routledge. p. 176. ISBN 9780700714605. 
Preceded by
Muhammad II ibn al-Husayn
Bey of Tunis
23 September 1859 – 28 October 1881
Succeeded by
Ali Muddat ibn al-Husayn