When was Abdullah of Saudi Arabia born?

Abdullah of Saudi Arabia was born on 1924-08-01.

What events was Abdullah of Saudi Arabia involved in?

supreme commander of the national guard forces in Saudi Arabia

What events was Abdullah of Saudi Arabia involved in?

former wife of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (born 1957)

What events was Abdullah of Saudi Arabia involved in?

islamists' terrorist action, 1979

What events was Abdullah of Saudi Arabia involved in?

second most important position in Saudi Arabia, second to the King

Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

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Born — Life — 1924-08-01
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia was born on 1924-08-01.
Began serving as Minister of National Guard — Career — 1963-02-05
supreme commander of the national guard forces in Saudi Arabia
Married Alanoud Al-Fayez — Family — 1972-01-01
former wife of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (born 1957)
Took part in Grand Mosque Seizure — Military — 1979
islamists' terrorist action, 1979
Began serving as Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia — Career — 1982-06-13
second most important position in Saudi Arabia, second to the King
Took part in Gulf War — Military — 1990
1990–1991 conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition
Marriage to Alanoud Al-Fayez ended — Family — 2003-01-01
former wife of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (born 1957)
Joined list of rulers of Saudi Arabia — Career — 2005
Wikimedia list article
Received Independence Order — Recognition — 2005-03-07
civil order of Azerbaijan
Received Order of the Smile — Recognition — 2005-03-18
international award
Stopped serving as Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia — Career — 2005-08-01
second most important position in Saudi Arabia, second to the King
Began serving as Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia — Career — 2005-08-01
formal head of government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Began serving as King of Saudi Arabia — Career — 2005-08-01
position
Chaired Military Service Council — Career — 2005-08-01
military council of Saudi Arabia
Led the government of Saudi Arabia — Politics — 2005-08-01
country in West Asia
Received Order of State of Republic of Turkey — Recognition — 2007
highest state order awarded to foreign nationals
Received Royal Victorian Chain — Recognition — 2007-01-01
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia had a award received connection with Royal Victorian Chain.
Received Golden Key of Madrid — Recognition — 2007-06
distinción conferida por el Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Received Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland — Recognition — 2007-10-16
Finnish award (order), highest decoration in Finland
Received King Faisal International Prize in Service to Islam — Recognition — 2008-01-01
Wikimedia list article
Stopped serving as Minister of National Guard — Career — 2010-11-17
supreme commander of the national guard forces in Saudi Arabia
Received Bronze Wolf Award — Recognition — 2011
highest award in Scouting worldwide
Died — Life — 2015-01-23
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died on 2015-01-23.