Ahmed Bahnini

أحمد باحنيني (Known as "Bahnini")

Prime Minister of Morocco, President of the Supreme Court, Jurist

Born 1909

Fez, Morocco

Passed Away Jul 10, 1971 Skhirat, Morocco

Lifespan 62 years old

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Archival Overview

Prime Minister of Morocco from 1963 to 1965 and President of the Supreme Court, a distinguished constitutional jurist who fell during the 1971 Skhirat palace attack.

Biographical Record

Educated in traditional Islamic jurisprudence and modern law, Ahmed Bahnini served as preceptor to the royal princes and Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice following independence.

Appointed Prime Minister in November 1963 by King Hassan II, he navigated Morocco through constitutional reforms and the Sand War border crisis. Later named President of the Supreme Court, he was tragically shot during the military coup attempt at Skhirat Palace in July 1971.

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Final Resting Place

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Chouhada Cemetery
Rabat, Morocco

                         GPS: 34.0200, -6.8400                    

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