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Hussein, a constitutional monarch with wide executive and legislative powers, started his rule with what was termed a "liberal experiment", allowing in 1956 the formation of the only democratically elected government in Jordan's history.
Hussein bin Abdullah (Arabic: الحسين بن عبد الله, Al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh; born 28 June 1994) is Crown Prince of Jordan as the eldest son of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania. He is a member of the Hashemite dynasty, the royal family of Jordan since 1921, and is considered to be 42nd-generation direct descendant of ...
May 9, 2024 · Hussein, king of Jordan from 1953 to 1999 and a member of the Hashemite dynasty, considered by many Muslims to be among the Ahl al-Bayt (‘People of the House,’ the direct descendants of the Prophet Muhammad) and the traditional guardians of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.
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BIOGRAPHY. Born in Amman on June 28, 1994, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was named in honor of his grandfather; His Late Majesty King Hussein bin Talal, the founder of modern Jordan. More. Media & Press. Regent meets Jordanian teams participating in Paris Olympics, Paralympics.
Jan 26, 2020 · The survival of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is King Hussein’s greatest achievement and enduring legacy. Under his leadership, Jordan weathered all the crises, revolutions, violence...
His Majesty King Hussein bin Talal successfully guided Jordan and its people through nearly half a century of tumultuous change in the Middle East, by consistently prioritizing human development and strong state institutions anchored in Arab-Islamic values of peace, compassion, service, and tolerance.
This site is designed to be a living tribute to the legacy of King Hussein, the father of modern Jordan. During his lifetime, he brought the wisdom to walk in the path of honour, the courage to follow his convictions, and an abiding compassion for others.
