In office 1957-1960 Died October 30, 2006 Monarch King Saud House House of Saud | Religion Islam Father Saud of Saudi Arabia Name Fahad Saud | |
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Predecessor Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Mother Munira bint Sa'ad bin Saud bin Faisal Al Saud Place of burial Al Adl cemetery, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Mecca, Saudi Arabia | ||
Successor Muhammed bin Saud Al Saud | ||
Fahad bin Saud (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.
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Early life
Prince Fahad was born on 1923 as the first son of King Saud. 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.
Career
During the reign of his father, King Saud, Prince Fahad was appointed the minister of defense and inspector general. He was the Saudi ambassador to Greece from the 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 1 daughter: Amal bint Fahad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Death and funeral
On 30 October 2006, Prince Fahad died at his house and was buried at Al Adl cemetery in Mecca.