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Hussein bin Talal (King Hussein), King of Jordan 1952-1999.

Hussein bin Talal (14 November 1935 7 February 1999) was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab-Israeli conflict. He recognized Israel in 1994, becoming the second Arab head of state to do so. Hussein claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad through the ancient Hashemite family.
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Hussein bin Talal (King Hussein), King of Jordan 1952-1999.
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Hussein bin Talal (14 November 1935 7 February 1999) was King of Jordan from the abdication of his father, King Talal, in 1952, until his death. Hussein's rule extended through the Cold War and four decades of Arab-Israeli conflict. He recognized Israel in 1994, becoming the second Arab head of state to do so. Hussein claimed descent from the Prophet Muhammad through the ancient Hashemite family.
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3300 x 5216 px | 49.2 MB
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27.9 x 44.2 cm | 11.0 x 17.4 in (300 dpi)