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Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud , 1905-75, king of Saudi Arabia (1964-75), son of Ibn Saud, brother of Saud. Faisal led several military campaigns in the making of Saudi Arabia. In 1958 he became premier and foreign minister in the cabinet of his brother, King Saud. Faisal was removed from office in 1960, but was reinstated as premier in 1962. Due to poor health and domestic opposition, King Saud was forced to abdicate (Nov., 1964) by the ruling family in favor of the more popularly approved Faisal. After becoming king, Faisal effected far-reaching economic, administrative, and educational reforms.... Read more
Faisal ibn Abd al Aziz ibn Saud
Encyclopedia of World Biography Faisal ibn Abd al Aziz ibn Saud King Faisal ibn Abd al Aziz ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia ... anti-Communism. Faisal was born in Riyadh in 1904, the son of Abd al-Aziz ibn Saud, founder of ... Read more
Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz
A Dictionary of World History Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz (1905–75) King of Saudi Arabia (1964–75). Brother of King Saud ibn Abd al-Aziz, he became effective ruler of Saudi Arabia in 1958, dealing with the main consequences for Saudi Arabia of the immense increase ... association ... Read more

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