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Also Known As Ḥusayn ibn Ṭalāl
Born November 14, 1935 • Amman • Jordan • (Birthday tomorrow)
Died February 7, 1999 (aged 63) • Amman • Jordan
Title / Office king (1953-1999), Jordan
Notable Family Members spouse Queen Noor • son Abdullah II
Role In Six-Day War

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