King of Bahrain since 2002 and Emir from 1999 to 2002 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa (born 28 January 1950) is the King of Bahrain. He became King on 14 February 2002. He was also Emir from 6 March 1999.[2] He is the son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the previous Emir. He was proclaimed Crown Prince on June 27, 1964.[3]
Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa حمد بن عيسى آل خليفة | |
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King of Bahrain | |
Reign | 6 March 1999 – present |
Coronation | 14 February 2002 |
Predecessor | Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa |
Heir apparent | Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa |
Prime Ministers | Khalifa ibn Salman Al Khalifa Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa |
Born | [1] Riffa, Bahrain | 28 January 1950
Spouse | Sabika bint Ibrahim (1968–present) Sheia bint Hassan Al-Khrayyesh Al-Ajmi 2 others |
Issue Detail | Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa Najla bint Hamad Al Khalifa Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa Faisal ibn Hamad Al Khalifa Sultan bin Hamad Al Khalifa Hessa bint Hamad Al Khalifa Nura bint Hamad Al Khalifa Munira bint Hamad Al Khalifa Reema bint Hamad Al Khalifa |
House | Al-Khalifa |
Father | Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa |
Mother | Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa |
Religion | Sunni Islam |