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Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Biography and Timeline

Follow Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud through 3 dated historical records for Saudi Arabia.

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Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1991–2005Years on this page

1991

31 January 1991

Recapture of Khafji

Minister of Defence · Khafji · Warfare / Gulf War, 1st

Oversees Saudi defense policy during the Battle of Khafji.

Role range: 1990-1991 – 1963-2011

1996

2 January 1996

Crown Prince Abdullah Regency

Minister of Defence · Riyadh · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Supports government continuity during Crown Prince Abdullah's regency.

Role range: 1963-2011

2005

2 August 2005

Succession of King Abdullah

Minister of Defence · Riyadh · House / House of Saud

Becomes crown prince after King Abdullah's accession.

Role range: 1963-2011

Records, sources and methodology

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