King Hussein of Jordan Dies
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Palestine, Jordan
- Date: February 7, 1999
Article abstract: King Hussein ruled for almost forty-six years, keeping disaster at bay in a region almost continuously torn by armed conflict. Upon his death, his son, Abdullah, acceded to the throne, espousing his father’s politics of moderation, peace, and stability.
King Hussein’s Legacy
King Hussein ruled Jordan for almost forty-six years, the longest reigning monarch in the Middle East. He provided stability in Jordan in a turbulent era, maintained working relations with his embattled neighbors, and contributed to the difficult peace process....
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