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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Queen_Noor_of_JordanQueen Noor of Jordan - Wikipedia

    Noor Al Hussein (Arabic: نور الحسين; born Lisa Najeeb Halaby; August 23, 1951) [1] is an American-born Jordanian philanthropist and activist who is the fourth wife and widow of King Hussein of Jordan. She was Queen of Jordan from their marriage on June 15, 1978, until Hussein's death on February 7, 1999.

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  3. www.bbc.com › news › world-middle-east-56652196Jordan's royal rift: A family feud erupts - but who's ... - BBC

    • King Abdullah. Getty Images. King Abdullah has faced demands for political reform. Let's start at the top of the family tree. It is there that King Abdullah has sat since February 1999, when he succeeded his father, King Hussein bin Talal.
    • Prince Hamzah bin Hussein. Getty Images. Prince Hamzah was removed as successor to the throne in 2004. Now we turn to the royal at the heart of the present family drama, Prince Hamzah.
    • Queen Noor al-Hussein. Getty Images. Queen Noor took a keen interest in philanthropy during her time as King Hussein's consort. Queen Noor al-Hussein was said to be the favourite wife of the late King Hussein.
    • Bassem Awadallah. Getty Images. Bassem Awadallah has held several senior positions within the Jordanian government. Bassem Awadallah was among a group of high-ranking figures who, according to state media, were arrested by the Jordanian government on 3 April.

  4. historycooperative.org › jordan-royal-family-treeJordan Royal Family Tree: The Hashemite Kingdom’s Legacy

    Sep 11, 2024 · Queen Noor (b. 1951) Queen Noor, born Lisa Halaby in 1951 in the United States, became the fourth wife of King Hussein in 1978. After their marriage, she took on the name Noor Al-Hussein, meaning “Light of Hussein,” and became a prominent figure in Jordan.

  5. www.latimes.com › 2021/04/06 › jordan-queen-noorJordan’s royal rift entangles an American-born queen

    Apr 7, 2021 · Now, more than two decades later, Jordan’s Queen Noor — the American-born, Princeton-educated former Lisa Halaby — is caught up in a palace drama surrounding her eldest son, the prince she had...

  6. www.bbc.com › news › world-middle-east-56676274Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift'

    Apr 11, 2021 · The eldest son of the late King Hussein and his favourite wife Queen Noor, Prince Hamzah is a graduate of the UK's Harrow School and the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst.

  7. www.britannica.com › biography › Noor-al-HusseinQueen Noor | Biography, Jordan, King Hussein, Book, & Facts ...

    Sep 23, 2024 · Queen Noor, American-born architect who was the consort of King Hussein of Jordan from 1978 until his death in 1999. She was involved in numerous philanthropic causes, especially those involving children. She was also active in efforts to ban landmines. Learn more about Queen Noor’s life and work.

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  9. www.biography.com › royalty › queen-noor-of-jordanQueen Noor of Jordan - Age, Family & Facts - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · On June 15, 1978, Lisa Najeeb Halaby became the first American-born queen of an Arab country, taking the name Noor al-Hussein or "Light of Hussein." She and King Hussein married in a...