Abdullah I

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Also Known As	ʿAbd Allāh ibn al-Ḥusayn
Born	1882 • Mecca • Saudi Arabia
Died	July 20, 1951 (aged 69) • Jerusalem • Israel • (Anniversary in 5 days)
Notable Family Members	father Hussein ibn Ali • brother Faisal I

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