The record
Ibn Saud was a King of Saudi Arabia from 1932 to 1953. Born on 15 January 1876 in Riyadh, Saud died on 9 November 1953 in Ta'if at the age of 77.
Positions held include Wizarate of War (1901–1921), King of Saudi Arabia (1932–1953) and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (1932–1953). Notable works include Third Saudi State. Honours include Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion, Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath and Legion of Merit, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 95 languages, Ibn Saud is No. 1,391 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 15 January 1876, Riyadh
- Died
- 9 November 1953, Ta'if (aged 77)
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Known as
- Statesperson, monarch, politician
- Field
- Royalty
- Languages
- Arabic
- Children
- 43
- Wikipedia editions
- 95
Did you know
Was 25 when first wizarate of War (1901).
Lived to 77.
Shares a birthday with Martin Luther King Jr. and Molière.
One of 53 people in the Index born in Riyadh, with Osama bin Laden.
Has a Wikipedia article in 95 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1901–1921Wizarate of War
- 1932–1953King of Saudi Arabia
- 1932–1953Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia
Connections
- FatherAbdul Rahman bin Faisal
- MotherSarah Al Sudairi
- SpouseFahda bint Asi Al Shuraim
- SpouseHassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi
- SpouseAl Jawhara bint Musaed Al Jiluwi
- SpouseSharifa bint Saqr Al Fajri
- SpouseWadhah Bint Muhammad
- SpouseSarah bint Abdullah bin Faisal
- SiblingNoura bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud
- SiblingMuhammad bin Abdul-Rahman
- SiblingAbdullah bin Abdul-Rahman
- SiblingMusaid bin Abdul Rahman
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion1936
- Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath
- Legion of Merit
- Cross of Military Merit
Notable works
- Third Saudi State
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