Khedive Ismail
Khedive of Egypt (1863–1879)
Married to Shafak Nur Hanim · Parent of 5 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Son of Ibrahim Pasha. Modernized Egypt extensively, expanded education and infrastructure, but led Egypt into debt. Deposed by the Ottoman Sultan under British and French pressure.
Khedive Ismail occupies generation 5 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Ibrahim Pasha and Hoshyar Hanim, partner to Shafak Nur Hanim and Jashem Afet Hanim, and parent of Tewfik Pasha, Sultan Hussein Kamel, King Fuad I, Hassan Pasha, and Mahmoud Hamdi Pasha. The title "Khedive of Egypt (1863–1879)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty, this life forms part of a network spanning 5 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
31 December 1830
Born
The beginning of Khedive Ismail's recorded life.
Family
Married Shafak Nur Hanim
A partnership that connects two branches of the Pasha family.
Next generation
Family line continues
5 children recorded in this branch: Tewfik Pasha, Sultan Hussein Kamel, King Fuad I, Hassan Pasha, and Mahmoud Hamdi Pasha.
Legacy
Khedive of Egypt (1863–1879)
A defining role in the story of the Pasha family.
2 March 1895
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Khedive Ismail's parents?
Khedive Ismail's parents were father Ibrahim Pasha and mother Hoshyar Hanim.
Who were Khedive Ismail's children?
Khedive Ismail had 5 children: Tewfik Pasha, Sultan Hussein Kamel, King Fuad I, Hassan Pasha, and Mahmoud Hamdi Pasha.
Who did Khedive Ismail marry?
Khedive Ismail was married to Shafak Nur Hanim and Jashem Afet Hanim.
What family tree does Khedive Ismail belong to?
Khedive Ismail appears in the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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