Abdallah Collection

Blackbeard & Crew / Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate & his jolly buccaneers, including Abdallah, Captain of the Mogul

History of Egypt, Illustration from the magazine The Graphic, volume XXV, n.637. February, 11, 1882
3599991 History of Egypt, Illustration from the magazine The Graphic, volume XXV, n.637. February, 11, 1882; (add.info.: History of Egypt. The Kedhive and some leaders of the national party)

The Prussian flag before the Sultan of Morocco, 1780, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Prussian flag before the Sultan of Morocco, 1780, (1936). Die Preussische Flagge Vor Dem Sultan Von Marokko, 1780. A Dutch captain named Klock lost his ship in a storm off the coast of Morocco

Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh. After the conquest of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, the Muslim king Boabdil and his entourage were exiled from the city in 1492

Cidi Abdallah el Marabout, Erment, Armant, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: Cidi Abdallah el Marabout, Erment, Armant, Egypt, by Maxime Du Camp, 1850 s

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Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, The Mad Mullah
Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, Somali religious and nationalist leader, nicknamed The Mad Mullah by the British. He was a Moslem fanatic, claiming to be the incarnation of Mahomet

Abdallah Sends An Ambassador To King Alfonso After The Fall Of Zamora, Spain In 1072

The Story Of Baba Abdallah. Frontispiece Illustration By Charles Folkard From The Book The Arabian Nights Published 1917

Abdallah street, Blida
Native people intermingle with Europeans on the busy Abdallah street, Blida known for its artisans and traders. Date: circa 1910s

Alphonse XII receiving the congratulations of the Moroccan e
Alphonse XII (1857-1885). King of Spain. Alphonse XII receiving the congratulations of the Moroccan embassy. Ceuta. March 20, 1877. Engraving by Arturo Carretero (1852-1903)

French torpedo boats, Ferryville, Tunisia, North Africa
French torpedo boats at Sidi Abdallah (Sidi Abdellah), a naval base near Ferryville (now Menzel Bourguiba), Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1910

BATTLE OF OMDURMAN, 1898. Charge of the British 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. Contemporary newspaper illustration

PORTUGAL. Lisbon. Unites Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs H.H.Sheikh Abdallah Bin Zayid Al-Nahyan (L) stick out his tongue as he chats with United Kingdoms Prime Minister David Cameron (C)

The celebrated trotting Stallions Young Woful and Abdallah C

Arsenal at Sidi-Abdallah, Algeria
Algeria - Sidi-Abdallah - General view of the Arsenal buildings. Date: circa 1910s

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"Abdallah: A Legendary Pirate of the Seas and a Man of Many Tales" In the vast ocean, where legends are born, Blackbeard and his crew were not the only fearsome pirates to roam. Meet Abdallah, a name whispered among sailors with awe and trepidation. His exploits rival those of any swashbuckling tale. One story tells of Abdallah's encounter with the Moor's Last Sigh, an ancient artifact said to hold unimaginable power. Legend has it that he sailed through treacherous waters, battling mythical creatures and rival pirates alike in search of this mystical relic. But Abdallah was more than just a pirate; he was also a diplomat. In 1780, he hoisted the Prussian flag before the Sultan of Morocco as an ambassador for peace between nations. This enigmatic figure knew how to navigate both turbulent seas and delicate political landscapes. Traveling across continents, we find traces in Egypt's historical annals. Cidi Abdallah el Marabout left his mark on Erment and Armant—his legacy etched into ancient ruins that still stand today. Blida boasts its own tribute to our enigmatic hero—a street named after him stands as a testament to his enduring legend. As one walks down Abdallah Street, whispers from distant shores seem to echo through time. From North Africa to Spain in 1072, tales abound about Abdallah's audacious exploits during times when kingdoms rose and fell like waves crashing upon rocky shores. He sent ambassadors even after Zamora's fall—a testament to his indomitable spirit. The Arabian Nights immortalized him too—an illustration by Charles Folkard capturing Baba Abdallah's mystique graces its pages published back in 1917—a reminder that legends never truly fade away. Even modern history bears witness to his allure; President Barack Obama himself posed alongside First Lady Michelle Obama at New York's Metropolitan Museum, where Abdallah's spirit seemed to linger in the air.