When was Zeid bin Shaker born?

Zeid bin Shaker was born on 4 September 1934 in Amman.

What positions has Zeid bin Shaker held?

Positions held by Zeid bin Shaker include: Prime Minister of Jordan (1995–1996); Prime Minister of Jordan (1991–1993); Prime Minister of Jordan (1989–1989).

Where did Zeid bin Shaker study?

Zeid bin Shaker was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Victoria College.

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Zeid bin Shaker

Jordanian military officer and politician (1934-2002)

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Zaid ibn Shaker, GBE, CVO (4 September 1934 – 30 August 2002) (Arabic: الامير زيد بن شاكر) was a Jordanian military officer and politician who served as the commander-in-chief of the Jordanian military for more than twelve years and the 27th Prime Minister of Jordan three times. King Hussein awarded him the non-hereditary title of prince on 4 February 1996.

Quick facts

Born: 4 September 1934 wd
Place of birth: Amman wd
Died: 30 August 2002 wd
Place of death: Amman wd
Citizenship: Jordan wd
Occupation: military personnel, politician wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: United States Army Command and General Staff College, Victoria College wd
Official website: pm.gov.jo wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Jordan (8 January 1995 – 3 February 1996)
Prime Minister of Jordan (21 November 1991 – 29 May 1993)
Prime Minister of Jordan (27 April 1989 – 6 December 1989)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1977)

About

Field Marshal General of the Army Sharif Zaid ibn Shakir was a cousin of King Hussein. He joined the military and served with the future King Hussein. In 1957 and 1958 he was the assistant military attache at the Embassy of Jordan in London. He served in a number of positions in the Jordanian military, including being a tank commander at both the brigade and division level. On 8 January 1996 he was made chief of staff for the armed services, which post he held until resigning in 1988. In June 1987 he was made field marshal. Being a Hashemite, Zaid ibn Shaker's family had always been close to the Royal family, and Zaid ibn Shaker himself had been personally linked with King Hussein throughout his military career. In addition to his high palace position, he also filled a then newly created post of adviser to the king on national security, which implied that Zaid bin Shaker would retain considerable influence over military policies.

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When was Zeid bin Shaker born?: Zeid bin Shaker was born on 4 September 1934 in Amman.
What positions has Zeid bin Shaker held?: Positions held by Zeid bin Shaker include: Prime Minister of Jordan (1995–1996); Prime Minister of Jordan (1991–1993); Prime Minister of Jordan (1989–1989).
Where did Zeid bin Shaker study?: Zeid bin Shaker was educated at United States Army Command and General Staff College, Victoria College.

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