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Biography
The life and character of Hassan III Pacha, from his origins to his rise as Dey of Algiers.
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A ruler at the crossroads of empires.
Hassan III Pacha led the Regency of Algiers in a decisive era of autonomy, diplomacy, and change. Explore his life, his reign, and the legacy he left on Algiers and the Mediterranean.
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Accession to Power
The circumstances of his election as Dey in 1791 and the challenges he inherited.
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Algiers: The Regency and Its Independence
Local Dey rule and the practical autonomy of the Regency of Algiers.
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International Diplomacy & the US Treaty
Hassan III’s diplomacy and the landmark treaty of friendship with the United States.
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The Landmark: Dar Hassan Pacha
The history, architecture, and significance of his palace in Algiers.
Read moreTimeline: Key Moments
1671–1672
Local Dey rule established
18th century
Algiers exercises practical autonomy
1791
Hassan III Pacha becomes Dey
1790s
Active diplomacy with European powers
1795
Treaty of Friendship with the United States
1798
End of Hassan III’s reign
