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Bruneian nobility (1928–2013) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pengiran Anak Siti Saerah (1928 – 4 November 2013), also referred to as Balabab Besar,[1] was the eldest child and daughter of Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin and Kadayang Amas. Additionally, she was the eldest granddaughter of Sultan Muhammad Jamalul Alam II and Raja Isteri Fatimah, and first cousin to the current Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
| Pengiran Anak Siti Saerah ڤڠيرن انق سيتي ساايراه | |
|---|---|
| |
| Born | 1928 Brunei Town, Brunei |
| Died | 4 November 2013 (aged 82) Jerudong Park Medical Centre, Brunei–Muara, Brunei |
| Burial | Kubah Makam Di Raja, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei |
| Spouse |
Muhammad Ali Tamin (m. 1949)Tengku Muhammad Khalid Shah
(divorced) |
| Issue | Pengiran Anak Nur Asikin Pengiran Anak Nur Akmar |
| House | Bolkiah |
| Father | Ahmad Tajuddin |
| Mother | Kadayang Amas |
| Religion | Islam |
Born at Brunei Town in 1928, to Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin and his non-royal wife, Kadayang Amas binti Ampuan Salleh (born in Kampong Sultan Lama). Pengiran Anak Siti Saerah had two younger sisters, Pengiran Anak Siti Zubaidah and Pengiran Anak Siti Halimah. She along with her sisters were not children of their father's recognised queen consort, Tengku Raihani.[1]
Pengiran Anak Siti Saerah was educated at St. George's School on Jalan Tutong; then employed by the Royal Customs and Excise Department as an officer after working as a nurse. Started an entrepreneur after leaving the government. She, her brothers, and their father hid from the Japanese during World War II by going deep into the jungle.[2] Due to health issues, Siti Saerah died in the Jerudong Park Medical Centre on 4 November 2013, at around 9:41 p.m., at the age of 82.[2][3] On the following morning, her funeral was held at her residence in Jalan Ong Sum Ping,[4][5] and was laid to rest at the Kubah Makam Di Raja in Bandar Seri Begawan.[6]
In 1949, Pengiran Anak Siti Saerah married Muhammad Ali bin Tamin; they had four children. At the time of her death, she had four daughters, three sons, thirty-three grandchildren, and thirty-seven great-grandchildren.[2] Together with Tengku Muhammad Khalid Shah, they had 2 children:[6]
Pengiran Anak Siti Saerah was given the following honours:[7]
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