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Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah
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Jaber Mubarak Al-Sabah II Al-Sabah
8th Ruler of Kuwait
Reign 28 November 1915 – 5 February 1917
Sheikhdom of Kuwait
Predecessor Mubarak I
Successor Salim I
Born 1860
Sheikhdom of Kuwait
Died 5 February 1917(1917-02-05) (aged 56–57)
Issue Ahmad
Hamud
Mariam
House Al-Sabah
Father Mubarak I

Jaber II Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, CSI (1860 – 5 February 1917), was the eighth ruler of the Sheikhdom of Kuwait from the Al-Sabah dynasty. He was the eldest son of Mubarak Al-Sabah and is the ancestor of the Al-Jaber branch of the Al-Sabah family. He ruled the country from 28 November 1915 to his death on 5 February 1917 and was succeeded by his brother, Salim Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah.

Although his reign was very short, Jaber is known for economic reforms he initiated.

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