Fact Check: President Tebboune's Tsar Nicholas II Awarded Insignia to Emir Abdelkader

Claim

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune claimed that Tsar Nicholas II awarded the insignia of the White Eagle to Emir Abdelkader.

Fact Check

The Claim

President Tebboune stated that Tsar Nicholas II of Russia awarded Emir Abdelkader the White Eagle insignia.

Reality Check

This claim is historically inaccurate. Tsar Nicholas II ascended to the throne in 1894, years after Emir Abdelkader’s death in 1883. The two individuals did not live during the same period.

It was actually Alexander II who recognized Abdelkader’s efforts in protecting Christians and members of the Russian consulate in Syria in 1860.

Conclusion

The claim made by President Tebboune regarding Tsar Nicholas II and Emir Abdelkader is false based on historical records and timelines. It’s crucial to fact-check and rely on accurate sources when disseminating historical information.

Rating

🚫 False: The claim is not supported by historical facts and timelines.