When is Abdullah II of Jordan's birthday?

Abdullah II of Jordan's birthday is January 30. He was born on January 30, 1962 in Amman, Jordan.

Who shares a birthday with Abdullah II of Jordan?

Famous people who share Abdullah II of Jordan's January 30 birthday include Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Felipe VI of Spain, Dick Cheney, Christian Bale and Islam Karimov.

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Abdullah II of Jordan — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 30 January 1962 · Age: 64

How old is Abdullah II of Jordan?

Abdullah II of Jordan is 64 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 30 January 1962.

King of Jordan since 1999, a former army officer educated at Sandhurst, who is a key Western ally in the Middle East

Did you know?He is a massive fan of Star Trek and once appeared as an uncredited extra in an episode of the television series.

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Date of birth30 January 1962
Age64
NationalityJordanian
BirthplaceAmman, Jordan
Occupationmonarch, politician, writer

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Abdullah II has been King of Jordan since 1999. The eldest son of King Hussein and his English-born wife, he was educated in Britain and the United States. He trained at Sandhurst and served in the Jordanian army, commanding special forces. Weeks before his death, King Hussein named him crown prince. As king he has kept Jordan stable amid wars in Iraq and Syria. Jordan has taken in huge numbers of refugees. He married Rania Al-Yassin, now Queen Rania, in 1993.

Abdullah II (Abdullah bin Hussein; born 30 January 1962) is the king of Jordan, having acceded to the throne on 7 February 1999.

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King Abdullah II of Jordan

King of Jordan, born 1962

Abdullah II was born in Amman on 30 January 1962.

He trained at Sandhurst.

He became king in February 1999.

He married Rania Al-Yassin in 1993.

Career highlights

1980Sandhurst: graduates
1993Marriage: Rania
1999King: accession
2004Amman Message: issued
2011Reforms: Arab Spring

Did you know?He once appeared as an extra in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager.

Age: 64
Status: Living

Family

Father: Hussein I of Jordan
Mother: Princess Muna Al-Hussein
Spouse: Queen Rania of Jordan
Children: Hussein bin Abdullah, Crown Prince of Jordan, Prince Hashem bin Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Iman bint Abdullah of Jordan, Princess Salma bint Abdullah of Jordan

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When is Abdullah II of Jordan's birthday?: Abdullah II of Jordan's birthday is January 30. He was born on January 30, 1962 in Amman, Jordan.
How old is Abdullah II of Jordan?: Abdullah II of Jordan is 64 years old, and turns 65 on his next birthday, January 30.
Who shares a birthday with Abdullah II of Jordan?: Famous people who share Abdullah II of Jordan's January 30 birthday include Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Felipe VI of Spain, Dick Cheney, Christian Bale and Islam Karimov.

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