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(King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975)
Faisal of Saudi Arabia was the King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975. Before his ascension to throne, he held positions of power long before his ascension to throne. As the third son of King Abdulaziz, he was given numerous responsibilities since he was a teenager. He was the first official member of the Saudi royalty to visit several European countries. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs during his father rule, and became the prime minister soon after his brother Prince Saud became the king. Known for his pan-Islamism, anti-communism and pro-Palestinian nationalism, Faisal supported Egypt during the Arab–Israeli War. He played a key role in the global oil crisis that increased oil prices, from which his country made huge profits. He is also known for ending slavery, introducing television broadcasts, denying absolute power to religious fanatics and making reforms to popularize women's education. He was assassinated by his nephew Faisal bin Musaid in 1975, after which his brother King Khalid ascended the throne.
Birthday
April 9, 1906 (Aries)
Alternative names
Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman
City
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Died on
March 25, 1975
Spouse/Ex-
Fatima bint Abdulaziz bin Msheit, Haya bint Turki bin Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al Turki Al Saud, Iffat Al-Thunayan (1932–1975), Jawhara bint Saud bin Abd al Aziz al Saud al Kabir (1935), Munira bint Suheim Al Thanian, Sultana bint Ahmed bin Muhammad Al-Sudairi
Parents
Ibn Saud
Tarafa bint Abdullah Al Alsheikh
Children
Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud, Abdulrahman bin Faisal Al Saud, Al Anoud bint Faisal Al Saud, Aljawhara bint Faisal Al Saud, Bandar bin Faisal Al Saud, Haifa bint Faisal, Hassa bint Faisal Al Saud, Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud, Latifa bint Faisal Al Saud, Lolowah bint Faisal Al Saud, Mohammed bin Faisal Al Saud, Munira bint Faisal Al Saud, Noura bint Faisal Al Saud, Saad bin Faisal bin Al Saud, Sara bint Faisal Al Saud, Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turki bin Faisal Al Saud
Relatives
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Fahd of Saudi Arabia, Fawwaz bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Haya bint Abdulaziz Al Saud, Khalid of Saudi Arabia, Mansour bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Nawwaf bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Nayef bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, Salman of Saudi Arabia, Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saud of Saudi Arabia, Seeta bint Abdulaziz Al Saud, Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turki I bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
What is Faisal of Saudi Arabia known for?
Faisal of Saudi Arabia is known for his role as the King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 to 1975, and his progressive reforms during his reign.
What was Faisal of Saudi Arabia's impact on the oil industry?
Faisal of Saudi Arabia played a significant role in the establishment of OPEC and the nationalization of the Saudi oil industry, leading to increased control and profits for the country.
