King Hussein Quotes


We believe democracy to be the only real guarantor of stability and we have sought to create a 'Jordanian model' that might also inspire others in our region. I wish democracy and peace to be my legacy to my people and the shield of generations to come.


Citations

Hussein, King of Jordan. "Address to the Nation." 5 Nov. 1992, Amman, Jordan.

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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.