Hussein of Jordan

King of Jordan from 1952 to 1999

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Lived 1935–1999, aged 64
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  • Fame45.2
  • Momentum15.0
  • Politicians rank#241
  • Wikipedia37.5K
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  • Era
    1935–1999
    Aged 64
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Updated 2026-05-29

Ruled Jordan for 47 years starting at age 16, navigating Cold War politics and Middle East turbulence with the kind of longevity that outlasted most of his contemporaries. Hashemite lineage gave him prophetic cachet; staying in power gave him legend status.

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Hussein bin Talal was King of Jordan from 1952 until his death in 1999. A member of the Hashemite dynasty, he is regarded as a 40th-generation direct descendant of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

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Historical22.3
Source confidence60.0
Completeness60.0
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