- Born
- Died
- Birth nameHussein Ibn Talal
- King Hussein was born on November 14, 1935 in Amman, Jordan. He was married to Queen Noor, Alia Baha ed Toukan, Antoinette Avril Gardiner and Sharifa Dina bint 'Abdu'l-Hamid. He died on February 7, 1999 in Amman, Jordan.
- SpousesQueen Noor(June 15, 1978 - February 7, 1999) (his death, 4 children)Alia Baha ed Toukan(December 24, 1972 - February 9, 1977) (her death, 2 children)Antoinette Avril Gardiner(May 25, 1961 - December 21, 1972) (divorced, 4 children)Sharifa Dina bint 'Abdu'l-Hamid(April 19, 1955 - June 24, 1957) (divorced, 1 child)
- King of Jordan (1953-1999).
- Was 16 years older than his last wife, and seven years younger than first wife.
- Has 12 children and one adoptive daughter. Daughters: Alia (b. 1957), Zein (b. 1968), Aisha (b. 1968), Haya (b. 1973), Iman (b. 1983) and Raiyah (b. 1986). Sons: Abdullah II King Of Jordan, Prince Fiesal, Prince Ali (b. 1975), Prince Hamzah (b. 1980), Prince Hashim (b. 1981). Adoptive daughter: Abir (b. 1973).
- Was an amateur radio operator and held license JY1.
- Grandchildren (children of Abdullah II King Of Jordan): Prince Hussein (b. June 28th 1994), Princess Iman (b.September 27th 1996), Princess Salma (b.September 26th 2000) and Prince Hashem (b.January 30th 2005).
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