When was Hussein of Jordan born?

Hussein of Jordan was born on 14 November 1935 in Amman.

What positions has Hussein of Jordan held?

Positions held by Hussein of Jordan include: King of Jordan (1952–1999).

Where did Hussein of Jordan study?

Hussein of Jordan was educated at Harrow School, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Victoria College, Islamic Educational College Schools.

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Hussein of Jordan

King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999

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Hussein was King of Jordan from 1952 until his death in 1999. A member of the Hashemite dynasty, he is regarded as a 40th-generation descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

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Born: 14 November 1935 wd
Place of birth: Amman wd
Died: 7 February 1999 wd
Place of death: Amman wd
Citizenship: Emirate of Transjordan, Jordan wd
Occupation: monarch, military leader, politician, diplomacy, statesperson wd
Education: Harrow School, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Victoria College, Islamic Educational College Schools wd
Spouse: Princess Dina bint Abdul-Hamid Hashem, Princess Muna Al-Hussein, Queen Alia of Jordan wd

Positions held wd

King of Jordan (11 August 1952 – 7 February 1999)

Awards wd

Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1985)
Honorary Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1984)
Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (1977)
Order of the Golden Spur (1964)
Order of the Crown of the Realm (1965)
Princess of Asturias Award for Concord (1995)
Philadelphia Liberty Medal
Ronald Reagan Freedom Award
Royal Victorian Chain (1966)
National Order of Merit (1960)
Order of the Two Rivers (1953)
Grand Order of the Hashimites (1953)
Order of Propitious Clouds (1959)
Order of the Umayyads (1955)
Order of Independence (1978)

Questions

When was Hussein of Jordan born?: Hussein of Jordan was born on 14 November 1935 in Amman.
What positions has Hussein of Jordan held?: Positions held by Hussein of Jordan include: King of Jordan (1952–1999).
Where did Hussein of Jordan study?: Hussein of Jordan was educated at Harrow School, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Victoria College, Islamic Educational College Schools.

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