1. Hamdi al-Pachachi, Iraqi politician born to a prominent family in Baghdad.
10 Facts About Hamdi al-Pachachi
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Hamdi al-Pachachi studied law at the Royal School in Istanbul, graduating in 1909.
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Hamdi al-Pachachi taught at the Baghdad Law School from 1913 to 1916.
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Hamdi al-Pachachi served as the president of the Chamber of Deputies from November 1941 to December 1943.
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Hamdi al-Pachachi was brought in to succeed Nuri as-Said after increasing tensions between himself and the regent.
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The difference in policy was not dramatic, as Hamdi al-Pachachi included members of Nuri's inner circle and advisors close to the regent in his cabinet.
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Hamdi al-Pachachi emphasized co-operation among the Arab countries in the spirit of Arab nationalism, unlike Nuri, who focused on increasing the political power of Iraq within the League.
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Hamdi al-Pachachi succeeded in maintaining excellent ties with the Egyptian and Syrian politicians, despite significant protest against their dominance in the League and region.
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Ties between the British-backed regent 'Abd al-Ilah and Hamdi al-Pachachi were gradually weakened as the Regent argued for more involvement in the political party system.
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Under intense pressure from 'Abd al-Ilah, Hamdi al-Pachachi was forced to resign from his post as Prime Minister in February 1946.