The Jordanian monarchy was set up in 1921, with help from the British. The sons of Sherif Hussein ibn Ali, were set up as kings of Iraq and Jordan. In Jordan, Abdullah I of Jordan was made the first king of the new Hashemite dynasty. The dynasty originates in the Hejaz and is actually alien to Jordan, but it continues to rule Jordan with general popular support. Hashemite Coat of Arms This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Hussein ibn Ali or Husayn ibn Ali (died 1931) was the Sherif of Mecca, and Emir of Mecca from 1908 until 1917, when he proclaimed himself king. ... After World War I and the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, the province of Iraq came under the control of the United Kingdom. ... Abdullah I of Jordan King Abdullah I of Jordan (1882 – July 20, 1951), also known as Abdullah bin Husayn, was, successively, Emir of Trans-Jordan (1921–1946) under a British Mandate, then King of Transjordan (May 25, 1946–1949), and finally King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (1949–1951). ... Hashemite (Arabic هاشمي) traditionally refers to those belonging to the Banu Hashim, or clan of Hashem, a clan within the larger Quraish tribe. ... Hejaz (also Hijaz, Hedjaz) is a region in the northwest of present-day Saudi Arabia; its main city is Jeddah, but it is probably better-known for the holy city of Mecca. ...

Hashemite Dynasty

• King Abdullah I (1921 - July 20, 1951)
• King Talal (July 20, 1951 - August 11, 1952)
• King Hussein (August 11, 1952 - February 7, 1999)
• King Abdullah II (February 7, 1999 - present)

• Crown Prince Hussein, first-born son of King Abdullah II.

Abdullah I of Jordan King Abdullah I of Jordan (1882 – July 20, 1951), also known as Abdullah bin Husayn, was, successively, Emir of Trans-Jordan (1921–1946) under a British Mandate, then King of Transjordan (May 25, 1946–1949), and finally King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (1949–1951). ... 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... King Talal bin Abdullah (February 26, 1909 – July 7, 1972) was King of Jordan from July 20, 1951 until forced to abdicate due to health reasons (he suffered from schizophrenia) on August 11, 1952. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1952 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... King Hussein and his wife, Queen Noor. ... August 11 is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1952 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday Anno Domini (or the Current Era), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein. ... February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday Anno Domini (or the Current Era), and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

External links

• Hashemite Lineage of the Jordanian Royal Family