Hassan II
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Summary
Hassan II was born in Rabat[1]. He died in Rabat[2]. He worked as an entrepreneur[3], politician[4], monarch[5], statesperson[6], and diplomat[7]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,331 views/month, #6,232 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mausoleum of Mohammed V[9]
- Father: Mohammed V of Morocco[10]
- Mother: Lalla Abla bint Tahar[11]
- Spouse: Lalla Latifa[12]
- Child: Mohammed VI of Morocco[13], Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco[14], Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco[15], Princess Lalla Asma of Morocco[16], Princess Lalla Hasnaa of Morocco[17]
- Country of citizenship: Morocco[18]
- Native language: Arabic[19]
- Occupation: chancellor[20], military leader[21]
- Position held: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity[22], King of Morocco[23]
- Educated at: Collège Royal[24], Imperial College London[25], University of Bordeaux[26]
- Award received: Order of the Yugoslav Star[27], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[28], honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[29], Order of Pahlavi[30], Collar of the Order of Charles III[31], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[32], honorary doctor of the Paul Cézanne University[33], Order of the Elephant[34], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Alfonso X[35], Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry[36], Grand Collar of the Military Order of Saint James of the Sword[37], Order of Ouissam Alaouite[38], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[39], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[40]
- Religion or worldview: Sunni Islam[41]
- Sex or gender: male[42]
- Family: 'Alawi dynasty[43]
- Anthem: Cherifian Anthem[44]
- Noble title: king[45]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hassan II include Hassan II University of Casablanca[46], a public research university[47], in Morocco[48], founded in 1975[49], headquartered in Casablanca[50]; Hassan II Bridge[51], a bridge[52], in Morocco[53]; and Université Hassan II Mohammedia[54], a university[55], in Morocco[56], founded in 1984[57].
Why It Matters
Hassan II has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Entities named for him include Hassan II University of Casablanca[46], a public research university[47], in Morocco[48], founded in 1975[49], headquartered in Casablanca[50]; Hassan II Bridge[51], a bridge[52], in Morocco[53]; and Université Hassan II Mohammedia[54], a university[55], in Morocco[56], founded in 1984[57].
FAQs
Where was Hassan II born?
Hassan II's place of birth was Rabat[1].
Where did Hassan II die?
Hassan II passed away in Rabat[2].
Who were Hassan II's parents?
Hassan II's father was Mohammed V of Morocco[10]. Hassan II's mother was Lalla Abla bint Tahar[11].
Who was Hassan II married to?
Hassan II's spouses include Lalla Latifa[12].
What did Hassan II do for work?
Hassan II worked as an entrepreneur[3], politician[4], monarch[5], statesperson[6], and diplomat[7].
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[28], honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[29], and Order of Pahlavi[30].