# Jemal Pasha — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Jemal, Ahmed Jemal Pasha

**First appearance:** 0003-introduction-foundations-of-revolt

## Who they are

The Turkish governor of Syria and a key enemy commander.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/iv)

Young Turk leader who suppressed Arab nationalism in Syria, executing and deporting activists.

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

The merciless Turkish governor in Damascus who hangs Feisal's friends, hosts Feisal, and later inspects troops in Medina.

### [LXXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxi)

Mentioned as the target of Abd el Kader's threats; later amused by Abd el Kader and enlarges him as a butt.

### [LXXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/lxxxiii)

Referenced as the target of a bombing that increased the bounty on Lawrence and Ali.

### [CI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/ci)

Opens correspondence with Feisal, offering autonomy and later a crown, but is frustrated by Feisal's demands.

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