Who is King Abdullah?
Abdullah I, in full ʿAbd Allāh ibn al-Ḥusayn, (born 1882, Mecca—died July 20, 1951, Jerusalem), statesman who became the first ruler (1946–51) of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Abdullah, the second son of Hussein ibn Ali, the ruler of the Hejaz, was educated in Istanbul in what was then the Ottoman Empire.
How many wives do Saudi kings have?
Wives. Abdullah married the daughters of the al Shalan of Anizah, al Fayz of Bani Sakhr, and al Jarbah of the Iraqi branch of the Shammar tribe. He had about 30 wives, and fathered 36 children. Munira bint Abdullah Al Sheikh was the mother of King Abdullah’s eldest living son, Prince Khaled.
How many wives did the King of Jordan have?
Hussein was married four separate times and fathered eleven children. Hussein, a constitutional monarch, started his rule with what was termed a “liberal experiment,” allowing, in 1956, the formation of the only democratically elected government in Jordan’s history.
Who are king Abdullah’s parents?
Hussein of Jordan
Princess Muna al-Hussein
Abdullah II/Parents
What language does Jordan speak?
Arabic
Modern Standard Arabic
Jordan/Official languages
What is the religion of Jordan?
According to the last census and the latest statistics, 96% of the population is Muslim in Jordan. The great majority of these are Sunni Muslims. Christians are the remaining 4%.
How many wives did King Hussein of Jordan have?
He was enthroned at the age of 17 on 2 May 1953. Hussein was married four separate times and fathered eleven children.
Who is Queen Noor?
Noor Al-Hussein (Arabic: نور الحسين; born Lisa Najeeb Halaby; August 23, 1951) is an American-born Jordanian philanthropist and activist who is the fourth wife and widow of King Hussein of Jordan. She was Queen of Jordan from their marriage on June 15, 1978, until Hussein’s death on February 7, 1999.