# Fakhri Pasha — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Fakhri Pasha in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Fakhri

**First appearance:** 0018-xiv

## Who they are

The Turkish commander defending Medina.

## In the story

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/v)

Commander of the Twelfth Army Corps in Medina, described as a courageous old butcher who purified Zeitun and Urfa of Armenians.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxi)

Turkish commander; abandons attack on Yenbo, falls back toward Medina due to tribal raids and logistical problems.

### [The Gathering at Wejh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxx)

Turkish commander holding a defensive line around Medina, playing into Arab hands.

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