Obituary of Hussein of Jordon

Hussein of Jordon

Hussein bin Talal (born November 14, 1935 in Amman, Jordon) was a royalty who was best known for being a member of the Hashemite dynasty, the royal family of Jordan since 1921 and was a 40th-generation direct descendant of Muhammad. Hussein died on February 7, 1999 and his death was because of lymphoma. He died rather young at age 63.

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Hussein of Jordon Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: bin Talal, Hussein
Common Name: Hussein of Jordon
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Amman, Jordon
Birth Date: November 14, 1935
Age: 63 (at death)
Occupation: Royalty
Active Years: 1952-1999

Religion: Muslim
Net Worth: $1.5 million
Nationality: Jordanian
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: White (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Hussein's Family Tree

Birth Name: Hussein bin Talal
Father: Talal of Jordon (1909-1972)
Mother: Zein al-Sharaf (1916-1994)
Spouse/Partner:

Dina bint Abdul-Hamid (married 1955-divorced 1957)
Princess Muna al-Hussein (married 1961-divorced 1971)
Alia Toukan (married 1972-1977, her death)
Noor al-Hussein (married 1978-1999, his death)

Son(s):

Abdullah II of Jordon
Prince Hamzah bin Hussein
Prince Hashim bin Hussein
Ali bin Hussein
Faisal bin Hussein

Daughter(s):

Haya bint Hussein
Iman bint Hussein
Raiyah bint Hussein
Princess Alia bint Hussein
Alisha bint Hussein
Abir Muhaisen
Zein bint Hussein

Death Notice:

Date: February 07 1999 at age 63
Place: Amman, Jordon
Cause of Death: Lymphoma
Funeral Arrangements: Held on February 8, 1999
Interment: Buried at Raghaden Palace in Amman, Jordon

Category Tags:

Royalty Jordanian Born on November 14th Born in 1935 Died in 1999 Died at age 63 Died from Lymphoma

Quotable Quotes:

"Hussein bin Talal's life was full of promise and promise was never fulfilled. (V)"

"Hussein bin Talal was a great Arab leader and a great national leader. (V)"

"Hussein bin Talal was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to promoting peace and unity within his country and beyond, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Hussein bin Talal still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.