Zein al-Sharaf bint Jamil

Zein Al-Sharaf bint Jamil (; 2 August 1916 – 26 April 1994), mother of King Hussein of the of Jordan and wife of King Talal. She is considered the pioneer of the women's movement in modern Jordanian society. She made contributions to Jordanian women and girls education. She was called the Queen Mother by King Hussein bin Talal.  

She died in Lausanne, Switzerland on April 26, 1994. Her body was moved to Amman and buried there. 

Category:1916 births
Category:1994 deaths
Category:Kings and Queens consort of Jordan
Category:Asian philanthropists
Category:Humanitarians
Category:People from Alexandria
Category:Women's rights activists
Category:Egyptian Muslims
Category:Grand Commanders of the Order of the Defender of the Realm