Haj Ali Soua (Arabic: الحاج علي صوة), was born in Ksar Hellal in 1870 and died in 1953,[1] is a Tunisian trader and philanthropist.[2]
Haj Ali Soua | |
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الحاج علي صوة | |
| Born | 1870 Ksar Hellal, Monastir Governorate, Tunisia |
| Died | 1953 (aged 82–83)[1] Tunisia |
| Occupation(s) | Trader, philanthropist |
Biography edit
Born in Ksar Hellal in 1870 and by having lost his father in a young age, Haj Ali Soua has to face the difficulties of life by doing odd jobs in agriculture and textiles, before specializing in the cotton trade which allowed him to amass a small fortune.[2]
Haj Ali Soua is best known for his philanthropic works, including:[3]
- The construction and financing of a primary school in 1929 which today bears his name: The Haj Ali Soua Primary School[2][4]
- the construction and financing of a local hospital, which has now become regional, and which also bears his name: The Haj Ali Soua Regional Hospital[2][5]
A street in Ksar Hellal today bears his name.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b "مجموعة مقالات للكاتب:مراد رقية". turess.com (in French). الفجر نيوز. 20 January 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ a b c d "« Haj Ali Soua, l'homme qui a construit la première école et le premier hôpital de Ksar Helal »". tuniscope.com (in French).
- ^ "« Pour un retour à la grande école de Haj Ali Soua »". JawharafM.net (in French).
- ^ "Mongi Kooli : un parcours, des convictions et un caractère". leaders.com.tn. Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "المستشفى الجهوي الحاج علي صوة بقصر هلال:". assabah.com.tn (in Arabic). Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- ^ "Avenue Hadj Ali Soua, Ksar Hellal". rues-tunisie.openalfa.com (in French). Retrieved 3 February 2020.
External links edit
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