Al-Sharaf, Zein b. August 2, 1916 d. April 26, 1994 Jordanian Monarch. She served as the Queen of Jordan from July 20, 1951 to August 11, 1952, becoming Queen after the assassination of her husband's father, King Abdullah. In 1934 she married Talal and had four children, the future King Hussein, Prince Muhammad, Prince El Hassan, and Princess Basma. She was well known for her pioneering efforts in charity work and her support of woman's rights. In 1944 she established the first woman's union, and in 1948 she helped Palestinian refugees coming...[Read More] Hashemite Family Cemetery, Amman, 'Amman, Jordan
King Hussein b. November 14, 1935 d. February 7, 1999 King of Jordan. During his lifetime, he transformed Jordan into a parliamentary democracy, and worked hard to bring peace to the Middle East. His commitment to democracy, civil liberties and human rights has helped to make Jordan a model state for the Middle East, and the kingdom is internationally recognized for having the most exemplary human rights record in the Middle East. Because of this, he has often been the target of numerous assassination attempts from radicals. Born Hussein bin Talal...[Read More] (Bio by: Kit and Morgan Benson) Hashemite Family Cemetery, Amman, 'Amman, Jordan
King Talal Bin Abdullah b. February 26, 1909 d. July 7, 1972 Jordanian Monarch. He served as the King of Jordan from July 20, 1951 to August 11 1952. He assumed the role of King after the assassination of his father Abdullah. He abdicated the throne in August 1952 due to ill health after only a year. During his short rule he helped to make the relations between Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, stronger then they had been in the past. He was also responsible for the development of a new and improved liberalized constitution. In 1934 he married Queen Zein...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Hashemite Family Cemetery, Amman, 'Amman, Jordan
b. August 2, 1916 d. April 26, 1994