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Abdelhamid Sharaf

Prime Minister of Jordan (1939-1980)

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Abdelhamid Sharaf, was a Jordanian politician born in Iraq who served as the 24th Prime Minister of Jordan from December 1979 until his death of a heart attack after seven months in office. King Hussein announced the death in a live radio broadcast and said that "His death could not have come at a worse time." Sharaf was ambassador to the United States (1967–1972), Canada (1969–1972) and the United Nations (1972–1976).

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Baghdad wd
Died
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Place of death
Amman wd
Citizenship
Jordan wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat wd
Education
American University of Beirut wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Jordan (19 December 1979 – 2 July 1980)
  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan

Questions

When was Abdelhamid Sharaf born?
Abdelhamid Sharaf was born on 8 July 1939 in Baghdad.
What positions has Abdelhamid Sharaf held?
Positions held by Abdelhamid Sharaf include: Prime Minister of Jordan (1979–1980); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan.
Where did Abdelhamid Sharaf study?
Abdelhamid Sharaf was educated at American University of Beirut.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Abdelhamid Sharaf · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4054452 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Abdelhamid Sharaf portrait.jpg by Prime Ministry staff (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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