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Ibn Saud

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Also known as Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, ʻAbd al-ʻAzīz ibn ʻAbd al-Raḥmān ibn Faisal Āl Saʻūd,, Abdulaziz, Abdulaziz ibn Abdul Rahman ibn Faisal ibn Turki ibn Abdullah ibn Muhammad Al Saud, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman, King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia

founder and first king of Saudi Arabia (r. 1932–1953)

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Abd al-Aziz, also known as Ibn Saud, was a male statesperson, monarch, politician, and military personnel belonging to the House of Saud. Born in Riyadh in 1876, he held the positions of King of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. He was a citizen of Saudi Arabia and adhered to Islam. His parents were Abdul Rahman bin Faisal and Sarah Al Sudairi. He had several siblings, including Noura bint Abdul Rahman Al Saud and Muhammad bin Abdul-Rahman.

Ibn Saud was married to Fahda bint Asi Al Shuraim, Hassa bint Ahmed Al Sudairi, Al Jawhara bint Musaed Al Jiluwi, and Wadhah Bint Muhammad. His children included Saud of Saudi Arabia, King Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Khalid of Saudi Arabia, and Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He received the Legion of Merit and the Cross of Military Merit. He died of natural causes due to myocardial infarction in Ta'if on November 9, 1953. He is buried at Al Oud cemetery.

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Lifespan
1880–1953
Nationality
SA
Role / Field
Kings and rulers
Language
ara
Gender
Male

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Abd al-Aziz
Gender
male
Citizenship
Saudi Arabia
Place of birth
Riyadh
Place of death
Ta'if
Languages spoken
Arabic
Native language
Arabic
Religion
Islam
Notable work
Third Saudi State
Field of work
politics
Image
Ibn Saud.png
Work location
Hejaz
Significant event
Saudi National Day
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Commons category
Ibn Saud
cause of death
myocardial infarction
date of birth
1876-01-15
date of death
1953-11-09
manner of death
natural causes
place of burial
Al Oud cemetery
name in native language
عبد العزيز بن عبد الرحمن الفيصل آل سعود
topic's main category
Category:Ibn Saud
allegiance
Saudi Arabia
nickname
معزي
ethnic group
Arabs
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Encyclopedic overview

HouseAl Saud FatherAbdul Rahman bin Faisal Al Saud MotherSara bint Ahmed Al Sudairi Occupation Tribal chieftain religious leader politician

Military career AllegianceSaudi Arabia Conflicts

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