Faisal was the third son of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia. Faisal was born in Riyadh to Abdulaziz, then Emir of Nejd, [b] and Tarfa bint Abdullah Al Sheikh. Faisal's mother was …

Faisal of Saudi Arabia was king from the deposition of his brother Saud in 1964 until his assassination in 1975. He was more active and modernizing than his predecessors in managing the state while also …

Mar 25, 2025 · King Faisal Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, one of the most influential leaders in the modern Arab world, was assassinated on 25 March 1975.

King Faisal ibn Abd al Aziz ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia (1904-1975) was the most prominent Arab leader in the early 1970s. He participated for more than a half century in the creation of modern Saudi …

King Faisal was known for his positions in defense of Arab causes, the unity of the Arab world, and advocating for Islamic solidarity. He was followed in rule by King Khalid Bin Abdulaziz.

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On March 25, 1975, King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, aged 68, was shot and killed by his 30-year-old nephew Prince Faisal bin Musaid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Biography: Faisal of Saudi Arabia was the King of Saudi Arabia from 1964 until his assassination in 1975.

Dec 3, 2024 · King Faisal, a key figure in Saudi history, led the country through modernization while preserving its Islamic identity. His legacy includes economic reforms, infrastructure development, …

He was the Saudi foreign minister from 1930 and prime minister from 1954 until his death, except for a two-year break in both positions from 1960 to 1962. On 25 March 1975, King Faisal was shot twice …