Khalid of Saudi Arabia 1912 – 1982

Biography

Khalid of Saudi Arabia was born on January 1, 1912, in Riyadh, during a transformative period in the Arabian Peninsula’s history. Throughout his life, he would witness and participate in the founding and development of the modern Saudi Arabian state during a time of profound change in the region.

As King of Saudi Arabia, Khalid held one of the most significant leadership positions in the Middle East. His reign spanned a critical era in the kingdom’s evolution, during which Saudi Arabia continued to establish itself as a major regional and international power.

Khalid passed away on June 13, 1982, in his birthplace of Riyadh, succumbing to heart failure at the age of seventy. His life, spanning from the early years of the twentieth century until the final decades, encompassed seven decades of Arabian history. Following his death, he was laid to rest at Al Oud cemetery in Riyadh Province, where his memory remains honored by those who remember his contributions to the kingdom he served.