Sultan Hussein Kamel
Sultan of Egypt (1914–1917)
Married to Ain El-Hayat Hanim · Parent of 1 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Son of Khedive Ismail (via Ahmad Rifaat). Became Sultan when Britain declared Egypt a protectorate during WWI, severing its ties with the Ottoman Empire.
Sultan Hussein Kamel occupies generation 4 of this recorded lineage one of the children of Ahmad Rifaat Pasha and Jawhar Hanim, partner to Ain El-Hayat Hanim, and parent of Prince Kamal El-Din. The title "Sultan of Egypt (1914–1917)" 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 4 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
21 November 1853
Born
The beginning of Sultan Hussein Kamel's recorded life.
Family
Married Ain El-Hayat Hanim
A partnership that connects two branches of the Kamel family.
Next generation
Family line continues
1 child recorded in this branch: Prince Kamal El-Din.
Legacy
Sultan of Egypt (1914–1917)
A defining role in the story of the Kamel family.
9 October 1917
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Sultan Hussein Kamel's parents?
Sultan Hussein Kamel's parents were father Ahmad Rifaat Pasha and mother Jawhar Hanim.
Who were Sultan Hussein Kamel's children?
Sultan Hussein Kamel had 1 child: Prince Kamal El-Din.
Who did Sultan Hussein Kamel marry?
Sultan Hussein Kamel was married to Ain El-Hayat Hanim.
What family tree does Sultan Hussein Kamel belong to?
Sultan Hussein Kamel appears in the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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