👑 Royalty & Nobility

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the founding figure of the Al Thani dynasty, the first of the family to reach prominence in this field.

Deposed his own father in 1995, then transformed Qatar's global profile before abdicating in favour of his son in 2013.

Quick Facts

Profession
Former Emir
Born
1952
Nationality
Qatari

Notable Works

  • Emir of Qatar (1995–2013)
  • Al Jazeera (founding backer)

Relatives on this site

Family Tree

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