Seven Pillars of Wisdom · Character
Sherif Abd el Kerim el Beidawi
A Sherif and leader of the Beni Atiyeh tribe.
minor
Also known as Abd el Kerim, ibn Beidawi
First appearance: book iv extending to akaba
Sherif Abd el Kerim el Beidawi shows up with force in XVIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Lawrence's sponsor and guide, a fast rider of Abyssinian descent, who leads him to Feisal's camp.
Sherif Abd el Kerim el Beidawi first appears in 0045 book iv extending to akaba.
In XVIII: Lawrence's sponsor and guide, a fast rider of Abyssinian descent, who leads him to Feisal's camp.
Later, in XX: Explains the Juheina's retreat for coffee, fights the Turks through the night.
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- Tribal & Iraqi Commanders
- Arab Revolt Leadership
- Protagonist
- British Command & Diplomacy
- Diverse Support Figures
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See Sherif Abd el Kerim el Beidawi in book iv extending to akaba