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COMMANDER // 1876–1953

Abdulaziz Ibn Saud

commander-in-chiefSaudi Arabia5 battles1 war

Lifespan

1876 – 1953

18801890190019101920193019401950Saudi–Rashidi War · 1903-1907Battle of Bekeriyah — June 15, 1904 · Emirate of Riyadh · Saudi–Rashidi WarBattle of Shinanah — September 29, 1904 · Emirate of Riyadh · Saudi–Rashidi WarBattle of Unaizah — March 1, 1904 · Emirate of Riyadh · Saudi–Rashidi WarBattle of Rawdat Muhanna — April 12, 1906 · Emirate of Nejd and Hasa · Saudi–Rashidi WarBattle of Tarafiyah — September 24, 1907 · Emirate of Riyadh · Saudi–Rashidi War

Active service 1904–1907 — 5 battles across 1 war; first command at age 28.

Profile

Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, known in the Western world as Ibn Saud, was a Najdi statesman and religious leader who became the founder and first King of Saudi Arabia, reigning from 23 September 1932 until his death in 1953. He had ruled parts of the kingdom since 1902, having previously been Emir, Sultan, King of Nejd, and King of Hejaz.

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Battles (5)

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