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New Sultan of Sulu Reported on Throne

November 23, 1936

Prince Esmail Kiram was reported to have been proclaimed Sultan of Sulu shortly before the burial of his father, Sultan Mawallil Wasit, at Maimbung.

New Sultan of Sulu reported on throne, November 23, 1936
Historical press image. The New York Times Archives.