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Yousaf Borahil al-Mismari (Arabic: يوسف بورحيل المسماري) (ca. 1886 — 19 December 1931) was a Libyan revolutionary who fought against the Italian colonization of Libya. He also served as the deputy leader of the Libyan Jihad after the death of Omar Al-Mokhtar, who was captured at the Battle of Uadi Bu Taga on 9 September 1931 and executed at Soluch on 16 September.[1] Al-Mismari was killed in action after a confrontation with Italian security forces in Libya at the age of 45.
Youssef Borahil al-Mismari يوسف بورحيل المسماري | |
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| Leader of Senussi Tribal Military | |
| In office 16 September – 19 December 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Omar al-Mukhtar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1886 Marj, Ottoman Libya |
| Died | 19 December 1931 (aged 44–45) |
| Known for | Leading Arab native resistance to Italian colonization of Libya |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Senussi Order |
| Branch/service | Senussid Military Adwar |
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References
edit- ^ Wright, John (1983). Libya: A Modern History. Kent, England: Croom Helm. p. 35.
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