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Saudi royal, government official, diplomat, and businessman (1923–2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fahd bin Saud Al Saud (Arabic: فهد بن سعود آل سعود Fahd bin Su'ūd Āl Su'ūd; 1923 – 30 October 2006) was a Saudi Arabian businessman, government official, and the eldest son of King Saud. He served as the Saudi Arabian minister of defense from 1956 to 1960 during the reign of his father.[1]
Fahd bin Saud Al Saud | |||||
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Minister of Defense | |||||
Reign | 1956 – 1960 | ||||
Predecessor | Mishaal bin Abdulaziz | ||||
Successor | Muhammed bin Saud | ||||
Monarch | Saud | ||||
Prime Minister | Faisal bin Abdulaziz | ||||
Born | 1923 Riyadh | ||||
Died | 30 October 2006 82–83) | (aged||||
Burial | |||||
Spouse | Al Anoud bint Faisal Al Saud | ||||
Issue | Princess Amal | ||||
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House | Al Saud | ||||
Father | Saud of Saudi Arabia | ||||
Mother | Munira bint Saad Al Saud |
Prince Fahd was born in 1923 as the first son of the future King Saud.[2][3] His mother was Munirah bint Saad bin Saud Al Saud, granddaughter of Saud bin Faisal bin Turki, who was the brother of Abdul Rahman bin Faisal, grandfather of King Saud.[2] Thus, Prince Fahd's parents were second cousins.[2]
During the reign of his father, Prince Fahd was first made the head of the royal court which he held between 1953 and 1956.[1][4] Next he was appointed the minister of defense and inspector general in 1956 replacing Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in the post.[4][5] He left the office, but reassumed the post on 26 September 1958[6] and remained in office until 1960.[1][3] He was the Saudi ambassador to Greece from 1964 to 1968.
After retiring from government Prince Fahd involved in business.[7]
Prince Fahd had two wives. One of his spouses was Princess Al Anoud, a daughter of King Faisal.[7][8] King Abdulaziz arranged their marriage to reduce the tension between their fathers.[7][9] They married in May 1943,[7][9] but separated after years of marriage. His second wife was of Syrian origin. He had one daughter: Amal bint Fahd.[2]
On 30 October 2006, Prince Fahd died at his house and was buried at Al Adl cemetery in Mecca.
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