علي مبارك

Ali Mubarak Pasha (1823–1893 CE), an Egyptian minister and historian, whom "al-A'lam" describes as a self-taught scholar. He was born in the village of Birinbal in the Daqahliyya of Egypt. ²

He learned Arabic and mastered some arts. In 1260 AH he travelled with the Egyptian mission to Paris, where he learned the art of fortification, explosives and military manoeuvres. ²

He returned to Egypt and moved through military posts, reaching the rank of colonel, and attended the Russo-Turkish War. He was then appointed inspector of the Egyptian endowments and given education as well, and founded many schools; among his works is the Egyptian National Library in Cairo. ²

He became minister of public works in 1292 AH. The 'Urabi affair took place, and he resigned along with his colleagues in the ministry. His last office was minister of education in 1305 AH. ²

He wrote "al-Khitat al-Tawfiqiyya" in twenty volumes, following the example of al-Maqrizi's "Khitat". He also has a narrative called "Ilm al-Din" in several volumes, containing religious and social studies. ²

• The information is from "al-A'lam" alone and needs an additional source.