Hussein Sirri Pasha (1894–1960) (Arabic: حسين سري باشا) was an Egyptian politician. He served as Prime Minister of Egypt for three short periods, during which he also served as foreign minister. He first served as prime minister from 1940 until 1942 during the height of Egypt's involvement in World War II as the Germans invaded and were then driven out of North Africa. Sirri next served as prime minister from July 1949 until January 1950, and his final term was for three weeks in July 1952 amidst a political crisis which caused Faruq I to abdicate.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hassan Sabry Pasha |
Prime Minister of Egypt 1940–1942 |
Succeeded by Mustafa el-Nahhas Pasha |
| Preceded by Ibrahim Abdel Hadi Pasha |
Prime Minister of Egypt 1949–1950 |
Succeeded by Mustafa el-Nahhas Pasha |
| Preceded by Ahmad Naguib Hilali Pasha |
Prime Minister of Egypt 1952 |
Succeeded by Ahmad Naguib Hilali Pasha |
|
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sirri Pasha, Hussein |
| Alternative names | |
| Short description | |
| Date of birth | 1894 |
| Place of birth | |
| Date of death | 1960 |
| Place of death | |
Famous quotes containing the word hussein:
“The great, the jewel and the mother of battles has begun.”
—Saddam Hussein (b. 1937)