Hassan II of Morocco
King Hassan II (Arabic: الحسن الثاني, MSA: (a)l-ḥasan aṯ-ṯānī, Darija: el-ḥasan ett(s)âni); 9 July 1929 – 23 July 1999) was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999.[1][2] He was born in Rabat.
| Hassan II الحسن الثاني | |
|---|---|
| Amir al-Mu'minin | |
 Hassan II in 1981 | |
| King of Morocco | |
| 26 February 1961 – 23 July 1999 | |
| Predecessor | Mohammed V |
| Successor | Mohammed VI |
| Prime Ministers | See list
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| Born | 9 July 1929 Dar al-Makhzen, Rabat, French Protectorate of Morocco |
| Died | 23 July 1999 (aged 70) Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaer, Morocco |
He was the eldest son of Mohammed V, Sultan, then King of Morocco (1909–1961), and his second wife, Lalla Abla bint Tahar (1909–1992). Hassan was known to be one of the most strict rulers of Morocco.[3]
Hassan died of natural causes in Rabat on 23 July 1999, aged 70.
Hassan II Of Morocco Media
Mawlay Hassan studying at the Royal College in 1943
Mawlay Hassan and his father, Sultan Mohammed V in 1950
King Hassan II greeting the public on his way to prayer in Marrakesh, 1967.
Hassan's damaged Boeing 727 after the 1972 Airmen's coup attempt.
King Hassan II of Morocco at Abdel Nasser’s residence 1
Hugh Downs interviews King Hassan II of Morocco at the Florida showcase
The Coat of arms of Morocco shows: a green pentagram or Star of Solomon on a red background before the Atlas Mountains and a rising sun. The royal crown is on top.
Vector image to indicate no ribbon
MAR Order of the Throne - 4th Class BAR
Order of the Independence Combat (1963)
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References
- ↑ Hamilton, Richard (13 January 2007). "Laughter, freedom and religion in Morocco". BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/6256131.stm. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- ↑ George Joffé. "Morocco". Britannica. Retrieved 19 October 2010.
- ↑ "MOROCCO13". www.royalark.net. Retrieved 2018-02-24.