Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Fahad bin Saud (Arabic: فهد بن سعود بن عبد العزيز آل سعود‎) (1923 – 30 October 2006) was a member of the House of Saud and the eldest son of King Saud. He was the second son to be named Fahad since the First son died as an infant.

Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Minister of Defense
In office1957–1960
PredecessorMishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
SuccessorMuhammed bin Saud Al Saud
MonarchKing Saud
Born1923
Riyadh
Died30 October 2006(2006-10-30) (aged 82–83)
Burial
Al Adl cemetery, Mecca
SpouseAl Anoud bint Faisal Al Saud (divorced)
IssueAmal bint Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Full name
Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
HouseHouse of Saud
FatherKing Saud
MotherMunira bint Sa'ad bin Saud bin Faisal Al Saud

Early life

Prince Fahad was born on 1923 as the first son of King Saud.[1][2] His mother was Munirah bint Saad bin Saud Al Saud, daughter of Saad bin Saud Al Saud and granddaughter of Saud bin Faisal bin Turki, who was the brother of Abdul Rahman bin Faisal (King Ibn Saud's father and King Saud's grandfather). Thus, Prince Fahad's parents were second cousins.[1]

Career

During the reign of his father, King Saud, Prince Fahad was appointed the minister of defense and inspector general.[3] He was in office from 1956 to 1960.[2] He was the Saudi ambassador to Greece from 1964 until 1968.

Personal life

Fahad bin Saud had two wives. One of his spouses was Al Anoud bint Faisal Al Saud, a daughter of late King Faisal. They separated after years of marriage. His second wife was of Syrian origin. He had one daughter: Amal bint Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.[1]

Death and funeral

On 30 October 2006, Prince Fahad died at his house and was buried at Al Adl cemetery in Mecca.

References
  1. "kingsaud".
  2. "Appendix 7. Leading Grandsons of Abdul Aziz" (PDF). Springer. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  3. "عين الابن فهد بن سعود وزيرا للدفاع والطيران ومفتشاً عاما للأمور العسكرية". King saud official site. Retrieved 21 October 2013.
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