Muhammad III as-Sadiq GCB | |
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Bey of Tunis | |
Reign | 22 September 1859 – 27 October 1882 |
Predecessor | Muhammad II ibn al-Husayn |
Successor | Ali III ibn al-Husayn |
Born | Le Bardo, Beylik of Tunis | 7 February 1813
Died | 27 October 1882 Le Bardo, French protectorate of Tunisia | (aged 69)
Spouse | Lalla Kmar (1877–1882) |
Dynasty | Husainides |
Religion | Islam |
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Muhammad III as-Sadiq (Arabic: محمد الثالث الصادق; 7 February 1813 – 27 October 1882)[1] commonly known as Sadok Bey (Arabic: الصادق باي), was the Husainid Bey of Tunis from 1859 until his death.[2] Invested as Bey al-Mahalla (Heir Apparent) on 10 June 1855, he succeeded his brother Muhammad II ibn al-Husayn on 23 September 1859.[3][4][5] Named as divisional General in the Imperial Ottoman Army on 10 June 1855, he was promoted to the rank of Marshal on 10 December 1859.