Hassan II

Summary

Hassan II is a human^[1]. Born in Rabat^[2], he… he died in Rabat^[3]. He worked as an entrepreneur^[4], politician^[5], monarch^[6], statesperson^[7], and diplomat^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,472 views/month, #6,232 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Hassan II's place of birth was Rabat^[2].
• Hassan II passed away in Rabat^[3].
• Burial took place at Mausoleum of Mohammed V^[10].
• Hassan II's father was Mohammed V of Morocco^[11].
• Hassan II's mother was Lalla Abla bint Tahar^[12].
• Among Hassan II's spouses was Lalla Latifa^[13].
• A child of Hassan II was Mohammed VI of Morocco^[14].
• A child of Hassan II was Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco^[15].
• A child of Hassan II was Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco^[16].
• A child of Hassan II was Princess Lalla Asma of Morocco^[17].
• A child of Hassan II was Princess Lalla Hasnaa of Morocco^[18].
• Hassan II held citizenship in Morocco^[19].
• Arabic was Hassan II's native language^[20].
• Hassan II worked as an entrepreneur^[4].
• Hassan II's professions included politician^[5].
• Hassan II's professions included monarch^[6].
• Hassan II worked as a statesperson^[7].
• Hassan II's professions included diplomat^[8].
• Hassan II's professions included chancellor^[21].
• Hassan II held the position of chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[22].
• Hassan II held the position of King of Morocco^[23].
• Hassan II was educated at Collège Royal^[24].
• Hassan II's education included a stint at Imperial College London^[25].
• Hassan II's education included a stint at University of Bordeaux^[26].
• Hassan II received the Order of the Yugoslav Star^[27].

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Origins and Family

Hassan II's place of birth was Rabat^[2]. His father was Mohammed V of Morocco^[11]. His mother was Lalla Abla bint Tahar^[12]. Arabic was his native language^[20].

Education

Educated at Collège Royal^[24], an educational institution^[28], in Morocco^[29], founded in 1942^[30], headquartered in Rabat^[31]; Imperial College London^[25], a public research university^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1907^[34], headquartered in South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London^[35]; and University of Bordeaux^[26], a university in France^[36], in France^[37], founded in 2014^[38], headquartered in Bordeaux^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur^[4], politician^[5], monarch^[6], statesperson^[7], diplomat^[8], and chancellor^[21]. Positions held include chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity^[22] and King of Morocco^[23], a title of authority^[40], in Morocco^[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Yugoslav Star^[27], an order^[42], in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia^[43], founded in 1954^[44]; Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[45], a grade of an order^[46], in Italy^[47]; honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux^[48], an award^[49], in France^[50]; Order of Pahlavi^[51], an order^[52], in Pahlavi Iran^[53], founded in 1926^[54]; Collar of the Order of Charles III^[55], a grade of an order^[56], in Spain^[57]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[58].

Personal Life

Hassan II was married to Lalla Latifa^[13]. Children include Mohammed VI of Morocco^[14], a king^[59], b. 1963^[60], of Morocco^[61], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order^[62]; Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco^[15], a diplomat^[63], b. 1970^[64], of Morocco^[65], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II^[66]; Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco^[16], an entrepreneur^[67], b. 1962^[68], of Morocco^[69], awarded the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne^[70]; Princess Lalla Asma of Morocco^[17], a sailor^[71], b. 1965^[72], of Morocco^[73], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II^[74]; and Princess Lalla Hasnaa of Morocco^[18], a sailor^[75], b. 1967^[76], of Morocco^[77], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold II^[78]. His religion is recorded as Sunni Islam^[79].

Death and Burial

Hassan II passed away in Rabat^[3]. Burial took place at Mausoleum of Mohammed V^[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hassan II include Hassan II University of Casablanca^[80], a public research university^[81], in Morocco^[82], founded in 1975^[83], headquartered in Casablanca^[84]; Hassan II Bridge^[85], a bridge^[86], in Morocco^[87]; and Université Hassan II Mohammedia^[88], a university^[89], in Morocco^[90], founded in 1984^[91].

Why It Matters

Hassan II ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,472 views/month, #6,232 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[92] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[93]

Entities named for him include Hassan II University of Casablanca^[80], a public research university^[81], in Morocco^[82], founded in 1975^[83], headquartered in Casablanca^[84]; Hassan II Bridge^[85], a bridge^[86], in Morocco^[87]; and Université Hassan II Mohammedia^[88], a university^[89], in Morocco^[90], founded in 1984^[91].

FAQs

Where was Hassan II born?

Hassan II's place of birth was Rabat^[2].

Where did Hassan II die?

Hassan II passed away in Rabat^[3].

Who were Hassan II's parents?

Hassan II's father was Mohammed V of Morocco^[11]. Hassan II's mother was Lalla Abla bint Tahar^[12].

Who was Hassan II married to?

Hassan II's spouses include Lalla Latifa^[13].

What did Hassan II do for work?

Hassan II worked as entrepreneur^[4], politician^[5], monarch^[6], statesperson^[7], and diplomat^[8].

Where did Hassan II go to school?

Hassan II was educated at Collège Royal^[24], Imperial College London^[25], and University of Bordeaux^[26].

What awards did Hassan II receive?

Honors received include Order of the Yugoslav Star^[27], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[45], honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux^[48], and Order of Pahlavi^[51].