Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 15 July 1946 · Age: 80
How old is Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei?
Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei is 80 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 15 July 1946.
Long-reigning Sultan and Prime Minister of Brunei
Did you know?He owns one of the world's largest private car collections, consisting of several thousand rare and luxury vehicles.
Quick facts
Date of birth15 July 1946
Age80
NationalityBruneian
BirthplaceBandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Occupationpolitician
Editor's Take:
Hassanal Bolkiah has ruled Brunei for more than half a century, making him one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world. Oil and gas wealth has allowed his small country to offer free healthcare and education and to charge no personal income tax. He governs as an absolute monarch, holding the main offices of state himself. His fondness for luxury, including a vast car collection, has drawn global attention. Critics abroad have focused on his introduction of a strict Islamic penal code in 2019.
Key Milestones
1967: Becomes Sultan after his father abdicates
1984: Leads Brunei to independence from Britain
2017: Celebrates 50 years on the throne
Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah (born 15 July 1946) has reigned as the sultan of Brunei since 1967, and has also served as the prime minister of Brunei since its independence from British rule in 1984. He is among the world's few remaining absolute monarchs.
Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei was born in Bandar Seri Begawan on 15 July 1946.
He became Sultan of Brunei in 1967 when his father abdicated.
He led Brunei to full independence from Britain in 1984.
He also serves as Brunei's prime minister, defence minister and finance minister.
Career highlights
1967Sultan: succeeds his father
1968Coronation: formally crowned
1984Independence: Brunei leaves British protection
2017Golden Jubilee: marks 50 years on the throne
2019Penal code: stricter Islamic laws introduced
Did you know?His Istana Nurul Iman palace is often described as the largest residential palace in the world.
Age
80
Status
Living
Family
Father
Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei
Mother
Queen Damit of Brunei
Spouses
Azrinaz Mazhar Hakim, Mariam Abdul Aziz, Queen Saleha of Brunei
Children
Al-Muhtadee Billah, Crown Prince of Brunei, Prince Abdul Azim of Brunei, Prince Abdul Malik of Brunei, Prince Abdul Mateen of Brunei, Prince Abdul Wakeel of Brunei, Princess Ameerah of Brunei, Princess Azemah Ni'matul Bolkiah, Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah, Princess Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah, Princess Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah, Princess Muta-Wakkilah of Brunei, Princess Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei's birthday is July 15. He was born on July 15, 1946 in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.
How old is Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei?
Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei is 80 years old, and turns 81 on his next birthday, July 15.
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