👑 Royalty & Nobility
King Abdullah II
Yes. King Abdullah II is the son of King Hussein of Jordan, who founded the Hashemite dynasty.
King of Jordan since 1999, succeeding his father just weeks after being named crown prince. A former special forces commander, he has focused on economic modernization and interfaith dialogue.
Quick Facts
- Profession
- King of Jordan
- Born
- 1962
- Nationality
- Jordanian
- Relationship to founder
- son
- Dynasty
- The Hashemite Family
Notable Works
- King of Jordan since 1999
- Launched the Amman Message promoting interfaith tolerance (2004)
- Economic modernization including Aqaba Special Economic Zone
- Former special forces commander and qualified pilot
