Herbert Samuel

ModernPoliticianGreat Britain1870 — 1963

First British High Commissioner for Palestine.

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Quick Facts

Born

1870

Died

1963

Country

Great Britain

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)63

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score56.4

Herbert Samuel — Complete Timeline

1920 AD

Appointed First British High Commissioner for PalestinePolitical Action

Herbert Samuel was appointed the first British High Commissioner for Palestine, tasked with implementing the British Mandate for Palestine and the Balfour Declaration's promise of a Jewish national home.

Palestine MandateBalfour Declaration

Impact: global

1921 AD

Arab Riots of 1921War◆ Major

Samuel's tenure saw the outbreak of Arab riots in Jaffa and other areas, protesting Jewish immigration and the Balfour Declaration. Samuel imposed martial law and attempted to balance Arab and Jewish interests.

RiotsArab-Jewish Conflict

Impact: regionaldestructive

1925 AD

Creation of the Palestinian Citizenship OrderReform

Samuel oversaw the creation of the Palestinian Citizenship Order, which defined citizenship in Mandatory Palestine. This order granted citizenship to residents but excluded many Palestinian Arabs who had emigrated.

CitizenshipMandate

Impact: regional