Hassan II of Morocco
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Hassan II (Arabic: الحسن الثاني, romanized: al-Ḥasan aṯ-ṯhānī; 9 July 1929 – 23 July 1999) was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999.
Hassan II الحسن الثاني | |||||
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Amir al-Mu'minin | |||||
King of Morocco | |||||
Reign | 26 February 1961 – 23 July 1999 | ||||
Predecessor | Mohammed V | ||||
Successor | Mohammed VI | ||||
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Born | (1929-07-09)9 July 1929 Dar al-Makhzen, Rabat, Morocco | ||||
Died | 23 July 1999(1999-07-23) (aged 70) Rabat, Morocco | ||||
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Spouse | Princess Lalla Latifa | ||||
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Arabic | الحسن الثاني | ||||
Dynasty | Alawi | ||||
Father | Mohammed V | ||||
Mother | Lalla Abla bint Tahar | ||||
Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||
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Allegiance | Morocco France (1952) | ||||
Service/ | Royal Moroccan Armed Forces French Navy (1952) | ||||
Rank | Field Marshal | ||||
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A member of the 'Alawi dynasty, he was the eldest son of Sultan Mohammed V, and his second wife, Lalla Abla bint Tahar. He was named crown prince in 1957 and was the first commander-in-chief of the Royal Armed Forces. He was enthroned as king in 1961 following his father's death.
Hassan's reign was marked by the start of the Western Sahara conflict and the Sand War. He was the target of two failed coups d'état in 1971 and in 1972. Hassan's conservative approach reportedly strengthened his rule over Morocco and the Western Sahara.[1] He was accused of authoritarian practices and human rights, civil rights abuses, particularly during the Years of Lead. A truth commission was set up after his death, to investigate allegations of human rights violations during his reign.