Charles Belgrave

Charles Dalrymple Belgrave (1894–1969) was a British citizen.  He was an advisor to the rulers of Bahrain from 1926 until 1957.  He first was under Shaikh Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa.  The he was under Shaikh Salman ibn Hamad Al-Khalifa.

During the war he was with the Imperial Camel Corps.  He spent two years in Siwa Oasis. He got better at his Arabic at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.  He came to Bahrain in March 1926.  He stayed there until 1957.

The biggest long-term benefit to the country has said to be the making of schools for girls by his wife Marjorie Belgrave.

References
 Personal Diary of Charles Belgrave (1926–1957)

 Historic photos of Charles Belgrave

Category:1894 births
Category:1969 deaths
Category:Bahraini people
Category:British Army officers