Saud of Saudi Arabia
King of saudi arabia from 1953 to 1964.
Born January 15th, 1902 in Kuwait City.
Died February 23rd, 1969 at 67 years old in Athens (myocardial infarction).
On February 23, 1969, King Saud of Saudi Arabia passed away at the age of 67. He ruled the country from 1953 to 1964, succeeding his father, King Abdulaziz. During his reign, local resources such as water, oil, and electricity became available, providing much needed help to the people of Saudi Arabia. He was infamous for his lavish lifestyle and high personal spending, which were seen by some as a burden on the country. King Saud was also a prominent figure in the Muslim world, holding prestige in the Brotherhood of Muslim Nations. He established the King Faisal Foundation to support the country’s development. He is the father of the current King, Salman.
Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon