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Djezzar

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

E . Butcher), the surname of Achmed Pasha, pacha of Acre; was born at Bosnia; sold as a slave, and raised himself by his servility to his master to the length of executing his cruellest wishes; in 1799 withstood a long siege of Acre by Bonaparte, and obliged him to retire (1735-1804).

Bibliography Information
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Djezzar'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​d/djezzar.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.