Name Najib al-Yasin | ||
Najib Effendi Al-Yasin was the mayor of Haifa during the Ottoman Empire's era between 1873–1877.
Biography
Najib Effendi was born to a noble Turkish family during the ruling age of the Ottoman Empire, at the beginning of his life as an adult he worked as a lawyer. He is one of the oldest known mayors of Haifa.
Najib Effendi as an eminent Turkish employee who worked and served the empire for a long time and dedicated his time for his work he has been awarded many medals of honour. One of the most remarkable medals he received is a medal of honour by Wilhelm II of Germany during his visit to Haifa on October 25, 1898.
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