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Dey was the title given to the rulers of the regencies of Algiers, Tripolitania, and Tunis under the Ottoman Empire from 1671 onwards. Twenty-nine deys held office from the establishment of the deylic
The American commander William Bainbridge paying tribute to the dey, circa 1800
Hussein Dey
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Hussein Dey also known as Hussein II was the last Dey of the Regency of Algiers who ruled from 1818 until the invasion of Algiers in 1830.
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…Titteri and Mascara), each of which was administered by a bey (باي) whom he appointed. The rule of the deys of Alger came to an end on 5 July 1830, when Hussein Dey (1765–1838) surrendered to invading French forces. The last Dey of Tripoli was killed by Ahmed Karamanli, who established the eponymous Karamanli dynasty…
Portrait of Hussein Dey, Royal Collection
Hussein Dey insulting the French consul.