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1926 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1926.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1926

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January

8 January 1926

Independence of Saudi Arabia

Abdal al-Aziz · House / House of Saud

Renames Hejaz, Saudi Arabia

8 January 1926

King of Hejaz and Nejd

Al Saud, Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman · Mecca · Founder of Saudi Arabia · House / House of Saud

Is proclaimed King of the Hejaz while retaining rule over Nejd.

8 January 1926

King of Hejaz and Nejd

Al Saud, Faisal bin Abdulaziz · Mecca · Prince of Saudi Arabia · House / House of Saud

Supports the new royal administration established across the Hejaz.

8 January 1926

Unification

Abdal al-Aziz · House / House of Saud

Renames the Country the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Other events (month unknown)

1926

Succession

Abdal al-Aziz · Mecca · House / House of Saud

Succeeds as King of Saudi Arabia, proclaims himself King of the Hejaz & Nejd in Mecca

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