Abderhaman Mami

Abderhaman Mami (September 15, 1904 - July 13, 1954) was a prominent figure in Tunisia who partially started the French decolonization movement by the local Tunisian population.

Abderhaman Mami
Born(1904-09-15)September 15, 1904
DiedJuly 13, 1954(1954-07-13) (aged 49)

Mami was the first doctor specialist in Tunisia who was also the personal doctor of the Bey, or the equivalent of the king before Tunisia turned into a republic. Mami was known for his benevolent work for the poor and his active participation to plot against the French authorities who were in control of the country. He soon became a target and was eventually assassinated by the French terrorist organization La Main Rouge at July 13, 1954.[1][2][3][4]

Today there are several streets, avenues and hospitals named after Mami.

References
  1. André Bertrand et Pierre Ferrand, Revue politique et parlementaire, vol. 212-214, 1954, p. 330
  2. Chronology of International Events, éd. Royal Institute of International Affairs, Londres, 1953, p. 471
  3. Facts on File Yearbook 1955, éd. Facts On File, New York, 1955, p. 238
  4. Chronologie internationale du 1 au 15 juillet 1954, coll. Notes et études documentaires, éd. La Documentation française, Paris, 1954
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