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John Bagot Glubb

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British military officer, scholar and author (1897-1986)

United KingdomWritersLived 1897 to 1986 · aged 88
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Sir John Bagot Glubb, also known as Glubb Pasha and Abu Hunayk, was a British military officer who led and trained Transjordan's Arab Legion between 1939 and 1956 as its commanding general. He served in World War I, the Ikhwan revolt, World War II and the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

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Glubb Pasha in Amman in 1940Glubb Pasha in Amman in 1940Glubb (right) with King Abdullah (left) the day before the King's assassination, 19 July 1951Glubb (right) with King Abdullah (left) the day before the King's assassination, 19 July 1951

Awards 5

Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
Distinguished Service Order
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Livingstone Medal

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John Hunt, Baron HuntAlso won Livingstone MedalAlfred Milner, 1st Viscount MilnerAlso won Livingstone MedalRichard LeakeyAlso won Livingstone MedalFrancis ChichesterAlso won Livingstone MedalJohn Lubbock, 1st Baron AveburyAlso won Livingstone MedalWilfred ThesigerAlso won Livingstone Medal

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1986 · aged 88
Written about in
25 languages

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