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Abdullah II King Of Jordan
Jordan
Abdullah II became King of Jordan on February 7, 1999, following the death of his father, King Hussein. He married Queen Rania, a Palestinian-born advocate, in 1993. Known for his military background and a cameo on Star Trek: Voyager, Abdullah II has earned numerous international awards including the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath. He has four children and has navigated Jordan through regional conflicts.