Abdullah I of Jordan

Abdullah I bin Al-Hussein (, Abd Allāh Al-Awal ibn Al-Husayn, 2 February 1882 – 20 July 1951) was the ruler of Jordan and Transjordan, from 1921 until his assassination in 1951. He was Jordan's first King.

During World War I, he played a key role in secret negotiations with the United Kingdom. This led to the Great Arab Revolt against Ottoman rule that was led by his father Sharif Hussein.Encyclopaedia Britannica (online). Abdullah I:... Abdullah led guerrilla raids on Ottoman garrisons.Shlaim (2007), p. 3

Abdullah was shot and killed in Jerusalem by a Palestinian activist on 20 July 1951, aged 69.

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