Ismail Sirri Pasha


Isma'il Sirri Pasha was an Egyptian engineer and politician. He was Minister of both Public Works and Defence in nine governments between 1908 and 1926.

Career

Ismail Sirri was born in the province of Al-Minya. He graduated with a diploma in engineering from Paris in 1878, and trained in London. He translated books from English and French. He died in Cairo. His son Hussein Serry Pasha was also a notable politician.

Published works

  • Riyad al-Anfus fi Tizkar al-Muhandis.
  • . Translation of Robert Hanbury Brown, . Translated from English to Arabic by Isma'il Sirri.
  • . Translated from French to Arabic by Isma'il Sirri.