King Hussein Quotes


Jordan seeks to play only one role, that of a model state. It is our aim to set an example for our Arab brethren, not one that they need follow but one that will inspire them to seek a higher, happier destiny within their own borders.


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King Hussein
King Hussein
  • Born: November 14, 1935
  • Died: February 7, 1999
  • Nationality: Jordanian
  • Profession: Royalty

Hussein bin Talal was King of Jordan from 11 August 1952 until his death in 1999. As a member of the Hashemite dynasty, the royal family of Jordan since 1921, Hussein was a 40th-generation direct descendant of Muhammad.