Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan (Arabic: شخبوط بن سلطان آل نهيان; 1 June 1905 – 11 February 1989) was the ruler of Abu Dhabi from 1928 to 1966. On 6 August 1966, Shakhbut was deposed by members of his family with assistance from Britain in a bloodless coup. His younger brother, Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan succeeded him as the ruler of Abu Dhabi.
| Shakhbut bin Sultan Al Nahyan | |
|---|---|
Sheikh Shakhbut in 1961 | |
| Ruler of Abu Dhabi | |
| Reign | 1928–1966 |
| Predecessor | Saqr I bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| Successor | Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan |
| Born | 1 June 1905 Abu Dhabi, Trucial States |
| Died | 11 February 1989 (aged 83) Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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| Issue | 2 sons and 4 daughters |
| House | Al Nahyan |
| Father | Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan |
| Mother | Salama bint Butti Al-Qubaisi |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
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