Abdelaziz of Morocco

Born on February twenty-fourth, eighteen seventy-eight, Abdelaziz of Morocco ascended to the throne as sultan at the tender age of sixteen following the death of his father, Hassan I. His reign began on June ninth, eighteen ninety-four, marking the start of a significant chapter in Moroccan history as he represented the 'Alawi dynasty.

During his time as ruler, Abdelaziz sought to fortify the central government by introducing a new tax on agriculture and livestock. This initiative, however, faced fierce opposition from various segments of society, leading to widespread discontent.

In an attempt to manage the financial fallout from the backlash, Abdelaziz resorted to mortgaging customs revenues and borrowing heavily from the French. These actions ultimately fueled a revolution against his rule, culminating in his deposition in August nineteen hundred and eight in favor of his brother, Abd al-Hafid.