Abd el-Kader

ModernGeneralAlgeria1808 — 1883

Algerian resistance leader against French colonization.

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Quick Facts

Born

1808

Died

1883

Country

Algeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)60

Political (20%)78

Influence (20%)88

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)70

Strategy (15%)69

Total Score67.1

Abd el-Kader — Complete Timeline

1837 AD

Treaty of TafnaPolitical Action◆ Major

Abd el-Kader signed the Treaty of Tafna with French General Thomas Bugeaud. The treaty recognized Abd el-Kader's control over the interior of western Algeria, temporarily halting French expansion and establishing a defined territory for his emirate.

TreatyAlgerian ResistanceFrench Colonization

Impact: regional

1843 AD

Capture of the SmalaWar◆ Major

French forces under the Duke of Aumale captured Abd el-Kader's mobile camp (smala) at Taguin, taking thousands of prisoners including his family. This defeat destroyed his administrative base and severely weakened his resistance movement.

BattleAlgerian ResistanceFrench Colonization

Impact: regionaltragic

1847 AD

Surrender to FrancePolitical Action◆ Major

Abd el-Kader surrendered to French General Louis de Lamorici

SurrenderAlgerian ResistanceFrench Colonization

Impact: regionaltragic

1860 AD

Protection of Christians in DamascusPolitical Action◆ Major

During sectarian violence in Damascus, Abd el-Kader personally intervened to protect Christian communities, sheltering thousands in his home. His actions saved many lives and earned him international recognition, including the French Legion of Honour.

HumanitarianInterfaithDamascus

Impact: regionalconstructive