Hédi Mabrouk
Hédi Mabrouk | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office September 1986 – December 1987 | |
| President | Habib Bourguiba |
| Prime Minister | Rachid Sfar |
| Preceded by | Beji Caid Essebsi |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Mestiri |
| Ambassador of Tunisia to France | |
| In office 1 December 1973 – September 1986 | |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Mestiri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1921 Tunis, Tunisia |
| Died | 15 June 2000 (aged 79) |
| Alma mater | University of Algiers |
Hédi Mabrouk (7 April 1921 – 15 June 2000) was a Tunisian statesman, diplomat and politician. After serving as governor of different provinces between 1956 and 1962 he headed various state-owned companies. He was the ambassador of Tunisia to France from 1973 to 1985 and the minister of foreign affairs for one year in 1986-1987. He was the last foreign minister of the Habib Bourguiba era and also, was also one of his allies.[1][2][3]
Early years and education
Mabrouk was born in Tunis on 7 April 1921.[3][4] His family were from Monastir, Tunisia.[3] He was a graduate of the University of Algiers, Algeria.[4]
Career
Mabrouk started his career in 1939.[4] He was the governor of Sbeitla from 1956 to 1958.[4] He was appointed governor of Gafsa in 1958, and held the position until 1960 when he was named as the governor of Kef.[4] His tenure ended in 1962.[4] Then he began to head some state-owned companies. He was the president of the Tunisian State Shipping Company between 1962 and 1966.[4] He served as the director general and president of the International Harvester company based in Tunis in 1966.[4] The following year he was named as the general commissioner of textiles and the president of the National Federation of Exporters.[4] In 1973 he was made the director of the central administration at the Ministry of National Economy.[4] On 1 December 1973 he was named as the ambassador of Tunisia to France and was in office until 1985.[3][4] His successor was Mahmoud Mestiri.[5]
In September 1986 Mabrouk was appointed minister of foreign affairs, replacing Beji Caid Essebsi, who had been removed by President Habib Bourguiba.[6][7] Mabrouk served in the post under Prime Minister Rachid Sfar.[6] Mabrouk's term ended in November 1987 when President Bourguiba was deposed by Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and a new cabinet was formed.[5] Mabrouk learned about Bourguiba being deposed in Amman, Jordan, while attending an Arab summit meeting and was replaced by Mahmoud Mestiri as foreign minister.[5]
Alliances
Mabrouk was one of the three individuals belonging to the inner circle of Habib Bourguiba.[2] The others were Bourguiba's niece Sassi and Mansour Skhiri.[2] Mabrouk had a very good command of French and was the writer of the articles signed by Bourguiba which were published in various media outlets.[2]
Later years and death
Mabrouk retired from politics after his dismissal from office in 1987.[3] He died on 15 June 2000.[3]
In 2012 his memoirs were published by the Sud Press under the title Feuilles d’Automne (French: Autumn Leaves).[3]
References
- ↑ Michael Ross (13 February 1988). "Aged Leader's 'Exile': Bourguiba. A Luxurious House Arrest". Los Angeles Times. Tunis. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 Derek Hopwood (1992). Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia. The Tragedy of Longevity. London: Palgrave Macmillan. p. 100. doi:10.1007/978-1-349-22177-6. ISBN 978-1-349-22177-6.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Décédé le 15 juin 2000 Hédi Mabrouk Le recordman de nos ambassadeurs à Paris". Espace Manager (in French). 15 June 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Who's Who in the Arab World 2007-2008 (18th ed.). Beirut: Publitec Publications. 2011. p. 508. ISBN 978-3-11-093004-7.
- 1 2 3 Michel Deure (7 November 1987). "Tunisia's prime minister deposes Habib Bourguiba". United Press International. Tunis. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- 1 2 Wahib Muhammad Ghurab (2 March 1987). "Al Majalla Interviews Foreign Minister Mabrouk" (PDF). Near East/South Asia Report. Al Majalla. p. 2.
- ↑ "Tunisian Official Dismissed". The New York Times. Reuters. 16 September 1986. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
External links
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