Muhammad Ali Pasha
Wali of Egypt (1805–1848)
Married to Emine Nosratli Hanim · Parent of 6
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Albanian-born Ottoman commander and founder of modern Egypt and the Muhammad Ali dynasty. Regarded as the father of modern Egypt.
Muhammad Ali Pasha occupies generation 7 of this recorded lineage partner to Emine Nosratli Hanim, Mahduran Hanim, and Khadija Hanim and parent of Ibrahim Pasha, Tusun Pasha, Ismail Kamil Pasha, Said Pasha, Nazli Hanim, and Tevhide Hanim. The title "Wali of Egypt (1805–1848)" 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 7 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
4 March 1769
Born
The beginning of Muhammad Ali Pasha's recorded life.
Family
Married Emine Nosratli Hanim
A partnership that connects two branches of the Pasha family.
Next generation
Family line continues
6 children recorded in this branch: Ibrahim Pasha, Tusun Pasha, Ismail Kamil Pasha, Said Pasha, Nazli Hanim, and Tevhide Hanim.
Legacy
Wali of Egypt (1805–1848)
A defining role in the story of the Pasha family.
2 August 1849
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Muhammad Ali Pasha's children?
Muhammad Ali Pasha had 6 children: Ibrahim Pasha, Tusun Pasha, Ismail Kamil Pasha, Said Pasha, Nazli Hanim, and Tevhide Hanim.
Who did Muhammad Ali Pasha marry?
Muhammad Ali Pasha was married to Emine Nosratli Hanim, Mahduran Hanim, and Khadija Hanim.
What family tree does Muhammad Ali Pasha belong to?
Muhammad Ali Pasha appears in the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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