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Abd el-Krim

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Abd el-Krim , 1882?-1963, leader of the Rif tribes of Morocco, called in full Muhammad Ibn Abd al-Karim al-Khattabi. An important figure in the administration of the Spanish Zone until 1920, he took up arms against Spanish rule. In 1921 his small force defeated a disorganized and ill-equipped Spanish army. In the next three years he strengthened his position and in 1924 drove the Spanish back to Tétouan. After capturing his only rival, Raisuli, he advanced (1925) into the French Zone. Defeated by combined Franco-Spanish forces, he surrendered in 1926 and was deported to Réunion.... Read more
Mohamed ben Abd el-Krim el-Khatabi
Mohamed ben Abd el-Krim el-Khatabi The Moroccan Berber leader Mohamed ben Abd el-Krim el-Khatabi (ca. 1882-1963) organized...1956. Son of an Islamic schoolteacher, Abd el-Krim was born at Ajdir in the Rif mountains... Read more
Abd el-Krim
Abd el-Krim (1881–1963) Moroccan Berber resistance leader. In 1921 he roused the Rif Berbers, and defeated a Spanish army of 20,000... Read more

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