Dina bint Abdul-Hamid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dina bint Abdul-Hamid |
|
|---|---|
Dina in the 1950s
|
|
| Queen consort of Jordan | |
| Tenure | 19 April 1955 – 24 June 1957 |
| Born | Sharifa Dina bint Abdul-Hamid bin Muhammad 15 December 1929 Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt |
| Died | 21 August 2019 (aged 89) Amman, Kingdom of Jordan |
| Burial | Raghadan Palace |
| Spouse |
Salah Ta'amari
(m. 1970) |
| Issue | Princess Alia bint Hussein |
| House | Hashemite |
| Father | Sharif Abdul-Hamid bin Muhammad Abdul-Aziz Al-Aun |
| Mother | Fahria Brav |
Dina bint Abdul-Hamid (Arabic: دينا بنت عبد الحميد; born December 15, 1929 – died August 21, 2019) was a Hashemite princess. She became the first wife of King Hussein and was the Queen of Jordan from 1955 to 1957. She was the mother of King Hussein's oldest child, Princess Alia bint Hussein.
Dina was a highly educated woman. She studied at the University of Cambridge in England. Later, she became a teacher of English literature at Cairo University in Egypt. After her marriage to King Hussein ended, she married Salah Ta'amari in 1970. He was an important official in the PLO.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Dina was born in Cairo, Kingdom of Egypt, on December 15, 1929. Her father was Sharif Abdul-Hamid bin Muhammad Abdul-Aziz Al-Aun. Her mother was Fahria Brav. Dina belonged to the House of Hashim. This meant she was a descendant of Hasan ibn Ali, who was the grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Like many children from important Arab families, Dina went to a boarding school in England. She earned a degree in English literature from Girton College at Cambridge University. She also got a special diploma in social science from Bedford College in London.
After finishing her studies, Dina returned to Egypt. She began teaching English literature and philosophy at the University of Cairo. She lived in a nice area called Maadi with her parents. Dina was known for being smart, well-educated, and modern.
Becoming Queen of Jordan
Dina first met her distant cousin, Hussein, in 1952. This meeting happened in London at a relative's house. At the time, Hussein was a student at Harrow School. Dina was studying at Girton College, Cambridge. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors.
After Dina finished her studies, she went back to Egypt. Hussein later visited her there. In 1954, Hussein's mother, Queen Zein, announced their engagement. Queen Zein had a lot of influence on her son. Many people thought Dina was a perfect match for Hussein. She was a Hashemite princess and had a great Western education.
Dina and Hussein were married on April 19, 1955. The wedding took place at Raghadan Palace. Dina was 25 years old, and Hussein was 19. When she married, Dina became the Queen of Jordan.
Life as Queen
When Dina became Queen, King Hussein made it clear she would not have a political role. People noticed that the King wanted to be in charge. Dina was also a strong person. It soon became clear that the King and Queen were quite different. They did not have much in common.
On February 13, 1956, Queen Dina gave birth to their daughter. This was Princess Alia, King Hussein's first child. However, having a child did not help their marriage.
Princess Dina of Jordan
In 1956, while Queen Dina was on vacation in Egypt, King Hussein told her he wanted to separate. They divorced on June 24, 1957. After the divorce, she was known as HRH Princess Dina Abdul-Hamid of Jordan. For some time after the divorce, she was not allowed to see her daughter, Princess Alia.
On October 7, 1970, Princess Dina married again. Her second husband was Salah Ta'amari. He was a Palestinian leader. In 1982, Salah Ta'amari was captured. A year later, Princess Dina helped arrange a very large prisoner exchange. She successfully negotiated for her husband and 8,000 other prisoners to be freed.
Death and Funeral
Princess Dina passed away in Amman, Jordan, on August 21, 2019. She was 89 years old. On the day of her death, King Abdullah II, Crown Prince Hussein, and other members of the royal family attended her funeral. It was held at the Royal Cemetery. Many important officials and officers also came to offer their sympathy to the King and the royal family.
International Roles and Positions
- Honorary president of the Muslim Women's Association of the United Kingdom
Notable Published Works
- Duet for Freedom, Quartet Books Ltd, 268 pages, (January 29, 1988). ISBN: 0704326779
Honours
- National
- Dame Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance, special class (April 19, 1955).
- Foreign
Spain: Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (June 3, 1955).
Images for kids
-
Dina in the 1950s
-
King Hussein and Queen Dina on their wedding day, April 19, 1955
See also
In Spanish: Dina bint Abdul Hamid para niños
