Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
former Emir of Qatar (1932–2016)
Emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Muhammed Al Thani GCB GCMG[1] (17 September 1932 – 23 October 2016; Arabic خليفة بن حمد آل ثاني) was the Emir of Qatar from 27 February 1972 until he was deposed by his son Hamad bin Khalifa on 27 June 1995.[2]
| Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani | |
|---|---|
| Emir of Qatar | |
| Reign | 22 February 1972 – 27 June 1995 |
| Predecessor | Ahmad ibn 'Ali Al Thani |
| Successor | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Born | 17 September 1932 Rayyan, Qatar |
| Died | 23 October 2016 (aged 84) Doha, Qatar |
| House | House of Thani |
| Father | Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
Khalifa died at the age of 84 on 23 October 2016 in Doha, Qatar after being hospitalized for a week.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Qatar: The Al-Thani Dynasty". The Royal Ark. p. 7.
- ↑ "Thani, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-". Hutchinson Encyclopedia. Farlex. Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2014-12-05.
- ↑ "Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani passes away". Al Jazeera. 23 October 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
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