Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
Emir of Bahrain (1961-1999)
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Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, GCB, GCMG (Arabic: عيسى بن سلمان آل خليفة; 3 June 1933 – 6 March 1999) was the 1st emir of Bahrain from 1961 until his death. Born in Jasra, he became emir upon the death of his father, Salman ibn Hamad.
| Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa | |
|---|---|
| 1st Emir of Bahrain 13th Hakim of Bahrain | |
 Isa bin Salman in 1998 | |
| Reign | 2 November 1961 – 6 March 1999 |
| Coronation | 16 December 1961 |
| Predecessor | Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
| Successor | Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa |
| Born | 3 June 1933 Jasra, Bahrain |
| Died | 6 March 1999 (aged 65) Manama, Bahrain |
| Burial | Al Rifa'a Cemetery |
| Spouse | Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa |
| Issue | King Hamad Sheikh Rashed Sheikh Mohammed Sheikh Abdullah Sheikh Ali Sheika Munira Sheika Maryam Sheika Shaikha Sheika Nora |
| House | Al Khalifa |
| Father | Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
| Mother | Mouza bint Hamad Al Khalifa |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
The emir died of a heart attack. He was succeeded by his son, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.