Saud bin Faisal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saud Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |||||
| Term | 13 October 1975 – 29 April 2015 | ||||
| Predecessor | Faisal | ||||
| Successor | Adel al-Jubeir | ||||
| Monarch | Khalid Fahd Abdullah Salman |
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| Born | 2 January 1940 Ta'if, Saudi Arabia |
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| Died | 9 July 2015 (aged 75) Los Angeles, United States |
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| Spouse | Jawhara bint Abdullah bin Abdul-Rahman | ||||
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| Father | King Faisal | ||||
| Mother | Iffat Al-Thunayan | ||||
| Religion | Wahhabi Hanbali Sunni Islam | ||||
Saud Al Faisal (Arabic: سعود الفيصل; 2 January 1940 – 9 July 2015) was a very important person from Saudi Arabia. He was a diplomat and a statesman. This means he helped manage Saudi Arabia's relationships with other countries.
He was a member of the Saudi royal family. For a very long time, he worked as Saudi Arabia's foreign minister. In fact, he was the longest-serving foreign minister in the world when he retired!
Who Was Saud Al Faisal?
Saud Al Faisal was born on January 2, 1940, in Ta'if, Saudi Arabia. His full name was Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. His father was King Faisal, who was a very important leader. His mother was Iffat Al-Thunayan.
His Important Job
Saud Al Faisal became the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Saudi Arabia in 1975. This job is like being the main representative for your country to the rest of the world. He talked with leaders from other countries. He helped solve problems and build friendships.
He worked with four different kings of Saudi Arabia during his time as foreign minister. These kings were King Khalid, King Fahd, King Abdullah, and King Salman.
A Long Career
Saud Al Faisal served as foreign minister for almost 40 years! He started in 1975 and retired in 2015. This was an incredibly long time to hold such an important position. His long experience made him a respected figure around the globe.
He retired from his job on April 29, 2015. He passed away a few months later, on July 9, 2015, in Los Angeles, United States. He was 75 years old.
