Ahmed Bey ben Mohamed Chérif

Who was Ahmed Bey ben Mohamed Chérif?

Ahmed Bey ben Mohamed Chérif, also known as Ahmed Bey or Hadj Ahmed Bey was the last Bey of Constantine, Algeria, ruling from 1826 to 1848. He was the successor of Mohamed Menamenni Bey ben Khan. As head of state, he led the local population in a fierce resistance to the French occupation forces. In 1837 the territory was conquered by the French, who reinstated the Bey as ruler of the region. He remained in this position until 1848, when the region became a part of the colony of Algiers and the Bey was deposed.