# Ibn Saud

_King of Saudi Arabia from 1932 to 1953_

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Last updated: 2026-10-15

> Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman bin Faisal Al Saud, known in the Western world as Ibn Saud, and known with his kunya Abu Turki, was a Najdi war leader, statesman, and religious leader who became the founder and first King of Saudi Arabia, reigning from 23 September 1932 until his death in 1953. He had ruled parts of the kingdom since 1902, having previously been Emir, Sultan, King of Nejd, and King of Hejaz.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 January 1876 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Riyadh ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P19))
- **Died:** 9 November 1953 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P570))
- **Place of death:** Ta'if ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Saudi Arabia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P27))
- **Occupation:** statesperson; monarch; politician; military personnel; king ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fahda bint Asi Al Shuraim; Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi; Al Jawhara bint Musaed Al Jiluwi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (22 September 1932 – 9 November 1953); King of Saudi Arabia (15 January 1932 – 9 November 1953); Wizarate of War (1901–1921) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P39))
- **Awards:** Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath; Legion of Merit; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Cross of Military Merit ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509#P166))

## Questions

**When was Ibn Saud born?**  
Ibn Saud was born on 15 January 1876 in Riyadh.

**What positions has Ibn Saud held?**  
Positions held by Ibn Saud include: Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (1932–1953); King of Saudi Arabia (1932–1953); Wizarate of War (1901–1921).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Ibn Saud](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_Saud) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q151509](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q151509) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Official Portrait of King Abdulaziz.jpg by Saudi Press Agency (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Official_Portrait_of_King_Abdulaziz.jpg)

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