Hussein of Jordan
Monarch
1935 – 1999
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Who was Hussein of Jordan?
Hussein bin Talal was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab-Israeli conflict. He recognized Israel in 1994, becoming the second Arab head of state to do so.
Hussein claimed to be a descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his belonging to the ancient Hashemite family.
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- Born
- Nov 14, 1935
Amman - Also known as
- King Hussein
- King Hussein of Jordan
- Hussein bin Talal
- Ḥusayn bin Ṭalāl
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Dina bint 'Abdu'l-Hamid
(1955/04/18 - 1957/06/24) - Queen Noor of Jordan
(1978/06/15 - 1999/02/07) - Princess Muna al-Hussein
(1961/05/25 - 1971/12/21) - Alia al-Hussein
(1972/12/24 - 1977/02/09)
- Dina bint 'Abdu'l-Hamid
- Children
- Religion
- Islam
- Sunni Islam
- Ethnicity
- Arab people
- Nationality
- Jordan
- Profession
- Education
- Harrow School
- Victoria College, Alexandria
- Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
- Lived in
- Amman
- Died
- Feb 7, 1999
Amman
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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