Treaty of Jeddah (1927)

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Treaty of Jeddah (1927)

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1927 Treaty recognizing Ibn Saud's sovereignty over Hejaz and Nejd, stabilizing the region.

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Origins & Early Life

The 1927 Treaty of Jeddah, formally the Treaty between His Majesty and His Majesty the King of the Hejaz and of Nejd and Its Dependencies was signed between the United Kingdom and Ibn Saud. It was signed by Sir Gilbert Clayton on behalf of the United Kingdom and Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz on behalf of Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd on 20 May 1927. The treaty recognized the independence of Ibn Saud and sovereignty over what was then known as the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd.

Career & Major Achievements

The two regions were unified into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932. In return, Ibn Saud agreed to stop his forces from attacking and harassing neighbouring British protectorates. The Treaty of Jeddah also addressed the issue of the Red Sea slave trade of Africans to slavery in the Kingdom of Hejaz.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The King formally agreed to cooperate with the British Legation in fighting the slave trade. Article 7 of the treaty explicitly stipulated the right of the British Legation in Jeddah to manumit enslaved Africans seeking asylum, and according to the British Foreign Office, 263 Africans were freed in this way between 1926 and 1938. The Treaty superseded the 1915 Treaty of Darin.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1915: 1915 Milestone — The Treaty superseded the 1915 Treaty of Darin.
2. 1926: 1926 Milestone — Article 7 of the treaty explicitly stipulated the right of the British Legation in Jeddah to manumit enslaved Africans seeking asylum, and according to the British Foreign Office, 263 Africans were freed in this way between 1926 and 1938.
3. 1927: 1927 Milestone — The 1927 Treaty of Jeddah, formally the Treaty between His Majesty and His Majesty the King of the Hejaz and of Nejd and Its Dependencies was signed between the United Kingdom and Ibn Saud.
4. 1932: 1932 Milestone — The two regions were unified into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Treaty of Jeddah (1927)

True or False: “True or False: The 1927 Treaty of Jeddah only recognized Ibn Saud's political boundaries without addressing the slave trade.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. The treaty explicitly addressed the Red Sea slave trade, compelling the King to cooperate with the British Legation in fighting the slave trade.

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