Salem bin Laden facts for kids
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Salem bin Laden
سالم بن لادن |
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| Born | 4 January 1946 |
| Died | 29 May 1988 (aged 42) Schertz, Texas, United States
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| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Occupation | Chairman of Saudi Binladin Group |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Carey |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Muhammed bin Laden |
Salem bin Laden (born January 4, 1946 – died May 29, 1988) was a Saudi Arabian businessman and investor. He was known for managing his family's large business group.
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About Salem bin Laden
Salem was the oldest son of Muhammad bin Laden. His father founded the Saudi Binladin Group, a very big construction company. Salem also had many half-brothers and half-sisters.
He went to school at Millfield in England. After his father passed away in 1967, Salem became the head of the bin Laden family. He took care of the family's money and investments.
Salem's Role in the Family Business
Salem managed all the family's investments. He also made sure that the family's income was shared fairly. He even helped plan the education for all his brothers and sisters.
Like his father, Salem thought it was important to have a good relationship with the Saudi royal family. He helped his family during a difficult time in 1979 in Mecca.
Business Connections in the United States
Salem bin Laden was also involved in business in the United States. He invested in an oil company called Arbusto Oil. This company was started by George W. Bush in 1979.
Salem owned a house in Orlando, Florida. He often visited there for vacations.
Salem's Death
Salem bin Laden died on May 29, 1988. He was flying a very small plane called an ultralight aircraft. He accidentally hit some power lines near Schertz, Texas.
The plane fell about 115 feet to the ground. Salem was not wearing a safety helmet. He died from head injuries from the fall. The police said it was a "freak accident."
After His Death
After Salem passed away, his body was taken back to Saudi Arabia. He was buried in Medina, which is a very holy city in the Islamic world.
A big memorial event was held for him in Jeddah. Thousands of guests came to show their respect. Salem had done a great job managing his father's business. He helped the family continue to be successful.
Other Family Accidents
Salem's death was not the only plane crash in the bin Laden family. His father, Muhammad bin Laden, also died in a plane crash in 1967.
Later, in 2015, another plane crash happened. It killed more members of the bin Laden family in England.
