List of kings of Jordan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan |
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Arms of His Majesty the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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| Abdullah II since 7 February 1999 |
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| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan |
| First monarch | Abdullah I |
| Formation | 25 May 1946 |
| Residence | Raghadan Palace (official) Beit Al Urdun Palace (private) |
The King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is the monarch (ruler) and head of state of Jordan. This means the king is the leader of Jordan's royal family, known as the Hashemite dynasty. People address the king as His Majesty.
Jordan is a constitutional monarchy. This means the country has a king, but his power is guided by a constitution (a set of rules). However, Jordan's king has more power than many other constitutional monarchs. He is the main leader of the Jordanian Armed Forces (the military). He also chooses the Prime Minister of Jordan and the heads of security groups. The king also appoints members of the upper house of parliament, called the Senate, and judges for the Constitutional Court.
The current king is Abdullah II. He became king on February 7, 1999. This happened after his father, Hussein, passed away.
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History of Jordan's Kings
- Further information: History of Jordan
The story of Jordan's kings began after a big event called the Arab Revolt and World War I. The sons of Hussein bin Ali, who was the Grand Emir and Sharif of Mecca, became kings in different areas. His sons were made kings of Iraq and Jordan.
The monarchy in Jordan started in 1921. Abdullah I became the Emir (ruler) of the Emirate of Transjordan. He held this position from April 11, 1921. Transjordan became an independent country on May 25, 1946. It was then called the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan. After gaining independence, Abdullah I was crowned as the country's first king.
The country's name was later shortened to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This happened on April 26, 1949. This change came after Jordan gained control of both sides of the Jordan River during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War.
How Kings are Chosen
- Further information: Succession to the Jordanian throne
The way a new king is chosen in Jordan is called "succession." Usually, the oldest son of the king becomes the next ruler. This ensures a clear line of leadership for the country.
Kings of Jordan (1921–present)
Emirs of Transjordan (1921–1946)
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
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Abdullah I
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2 February 1882 – 20 July 1951 (aged 69) | 11 April 1921 | 25 May 1946 | Previously King-designate of Iraq for a short period in 1920. Son of Hussein bin Ali |
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Kings of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (1946–present)
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
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Abdullah I
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2 February 1882 – 20 July 1951 (aged 69) | 25 May 1946 | 20 July 1951 (assassinated) |
Proclaimed King of Palestine by the Jericho Conference in 1948 | Hashemite | |
Talal
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26 February 1909 – 7 July 1972 (aged 63) | 20 July 1951 | 11 August 1952 (abdicated) |
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Hussein
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14 November 1935 – 7 February 1999 (aged 63) | 11 August 1952 | 7 February 1999 | Son of Talal | Hashemite | .jpg) |
Abdullah II
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30 January 1962 | 7 February 1999 | Incumbent | Son of Hussein | Hashemite | |
Timeline of Jordan's Kings
Royal Standard
The Royal Standard is a special flag. It represents the King of Jordan.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Reyes de Jordania para niños
- History of Jordan
- Royal Hashemite Court
- Crown Prince of Jordan
- List of Jordanian royal consorts
- List of Sunni dynasties
