King Hussein
King Hussein
Hussein bin Talalwas 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...
ProfessionWorld Leader
Date of Birth14 November 1935
CityAmman, Jordan
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a haunting reminder to all mankind of man's inexplicable cruelty towards his fellow man.
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God is the one who saved me. He who believes in God, in His cause and His truth is capable of standing up to the greatest power.
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It is my firm belief that I have a link with the past and a responsibility to the future. I cannot give up. I cannot despair. There's a whole future, generations to come. I have to keep trying.