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1953 in Saudi Arabia

Explore 5 historical events and records for Saudi Arabia in 1953.

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Historical records for Saudi Arabia in 1953

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November

9 November 1953

Succession of King Saud

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

Becomes crown prince following King Saud's accession.

9 November 1953

Succession of King Saud

Al Saud, Saud bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · House / House of Saud

Succeeds King Abdulaziz as the second king of Saudi Arabia.

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1953

Council of Ministers Established

Al Saud, Faisal bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · Prince of Saudi Arabia · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Serves in the new governmental structure created by the Council of Ministers.

1953

Council of Ministers Established

Al Saud, Saud bin Abdulaziz · Riyadh · Government / Government of Saudi Arabia

Establishes the Council of Ministers as a central executive institution.

1953

Succession

Saud · House / House of Saud

Succeeds as King of Saudi Arabia

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