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Raïs Hamidou
Late 18th – early 19th century (d. 1815)Algiers
📖Their story
Born in Algiers, Raïs Hamidou rose to become the most famous Algerian admiral of his time, raiding hostile shipping and defending the Regency's interests across the western Mediterranean.
⭐Why they matter
He embodies the late naval power of the Regency of Algiers and remains a popular hero of Algerian maritime memory.
💡Did you know?
He was killed in 1815 in a sea battle against a U.S. squadron led by Commodore Decatur.