Politics · 1952–2026
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 1 January 1952 · Died: 12 July 2026 · Age at death: 74
How old was Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani when he died?
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani died aged 74. He was born on 1 January 1952 and died on 12 July 2026.
Former Emir of Qatar who founded the news network Al Jazeera
Did you know?He oversaw his country winning the bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup before abdicating in favour of his son.
Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (Arabic: حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني; 1 January 1952 – 12 July 2026) was Emir of Qatar from 1995 until his abdication in 2013. He was also prime minister of Qatar from 1995 to 1996.
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- Age at death
- 74
- Would be
- 74
- Years since death
- 0
- Born
- January 1, 1952 · Doha, Qatar
- Died
- July 12, 2026
- Nationality
- Qatari
- Known for
- Politics
Family
- Father
- Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani
- Spouse
- Moza bint Nasser Al Missned
- Children
- Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Abdullah bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Khalid bin Hamad Al Thani, Maha bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Mishaal bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prince Jassim bin Hamad of Qatar, Prince Joaan bin Hamad of Qatar, Prince Khalifa bin Hamad of Qatar, Princess Al Mayassa bint Hamad of Qatar, Princess Hind bint Hamad of Qatar, Thani bin Hamad Al Thani
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- Born on January 1Born on January 1 too? You share your birthday with Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, J. D. Salinger, Pierre de Coubertin and 29 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
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- Would-be age todayHamad bin Khalifa Al Thani would be 74 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryHamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's 75th birthday is in 68 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!75th
- Death anniversaryThe 1st anniversary of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani's death is in 260 days. A moment to remember their legacy.1st
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