Abdullah I of Jordan
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Summary
Abdullah I of Jordan was born on February 2, 1882[1], in Mecca[2]. He died on July 20, 1951[3], in Masjid Al-Aqsa[4]. He worked as a monarch[5], Amir[6], and king[7]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,525 views/month, #6,521 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1882[9]
- Date of death: 1951[10]
- Place of burial: Raghadan Palace[11]
- Father: Hussein bin Ali[12]
- Mother: Abdiya bint Abdullah[13]
- Spouse: Musbah bint Nasser[14]
- Child: Talal I of Jordan[15], Naif bin Abdullah[16]
- Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[17], Kingdom of Hejaz[18], Emirate of Transjordan[19], Jordan[20]
- Position held: King of Jordan[21]
- Notable work: الآثار الكاملة (كتاب)[22]
- Award received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[25], Order of Pahlavi[26], King George VI Coronation Medal[27], Grand Order of the Hashimites[28], Order of the Two Rivers[29], Order of the Umayyads[30], Order of Muhammad Ali[31]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[32], Islam[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Family: Hashemites[35]
- Killed by: Mustapha Shukri Usho[36]
- Commons category: Abdullah I of Jordan[37]
- Military, police or special rank: field marshal[38]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[39]
- Family name: Hasani[40]
- Given name: Abdullah[41]
- Relative: Hussein I of Jordan[42], Prince Muhammad bin Talal of Jordan[43], Prince El Hassan bin Talal of Jordan[44], Princess Basma bint Talal of Jordan[45]
- Manner of death: homicide[46]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[47], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Abdullah I of Jordan include King Abdullah University Hospital[51], a hospital[52], in Jordan[53], founded in 2002[54] and King Abdullah Bridge[55], a bridge[56], in Jordan[57].
Why It Matters
Abdullah I of Jordan has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 95 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include King Abdullah University Hospital[51], a hospital[52], in Jordan[53], founded in 2002[54] and King Abdullah Bridge[55], a bridge[56], in Jordan[57].
FAQs
Where was Abdullah I of Jordan born?
Abdullah I of Jordan's place of birth was Mecca[2].
Where did Abdullah I of Jordan die?
Abdullah I of Jordan died in Masjid Al-Aqsa[4].
Who were Abdullah I of Jordan's parents?
Abdullah I of Jordan's father was Hussein bin Ali[12]. Abdullah I of Jordan's mother was Abdiya bint Abdullah[13].
Who was Abdullah I of Jordan married to?
Abdullah I of Jordan's spouses include Musbah bint Nasser[14].
What did Abdullah I of Jordan do for work?
Abdullah I of Jordan worked as a monarch[5], Amir[6], and king[7].
What awards did Abdullah I of Jordan receive?
Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[23], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[24], Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[25], and Order of Pahlavi[26].