King Hussein of Jordan
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King Hussein of Jordan 🇯🇴

الحسين بن طلال (Known as "King of Jordan")
King of Jordan, Statesman, Political Leader, Historical Figure
Born 1935-11-14 🇯🇴 Amman, Jordan
Passed Away 1999-02-07 Amman, Jordan
Lifespan 63 years old
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"Let us build a future of peace, dignity, and shared humanity."

Archival Overview

Revered as the consummate diplomatic survivor and tireless regional peacemaker who preserved Jordanian stability amidst constant Middle Eastern turbulence.

Biographical Record

Hussein bin Talal was King of Jordan from 1952 until his death in 1999. Assuming the throne at just 17, he survived numerous assassination attempts, navigated Cold War regional proxy wars, welcomed millions of Palestinian refugees, and concluded the historic 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty, earning international renown as a peacemaker.

Revered as the consummate diplomatic survivor and tireless regional peacemaker who preserved Jordanian stability amidst constant Middle Eastern turbulence.

Key Life Milestones

1988-07-31

Severing Ties with the West Bank

Announced the historic severance of Jordan's legal and administrative ties to the West Bank, allowing the PLO to represent Palestinians.

1994-10-26

Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty

Signed the comprehensive peace treaty with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin at the Wadi Araba crossing.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Royal Cemetery, Amman, Jordan
Amman, Jordan
GPS: 31.9539, 35.9106
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