list of kings of Saudi Arabia Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-kings-of-Saudi-Arabia Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-kings-of-Saudi-Arabia Written by Adam Zeidan Adam Zeidan is an Assistant Managing Editor, having joined Encyclopædia Britannica in 2018. He covers a range of topics related primarily to the Middle East and North Africa. Adam Zeidan Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 24, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents The Saud dynasty was established under the rule of Muhammad ibn Saud in the 18th century and has since ruled three successive states, followed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (established in 1932). Although dynastic succession has often passed from father to son, the Saud dynasty is not strictly hereditary and the ruler is instead chosen through the consensus of the clan. Thus, from 1953 through the present day, the throne of Saudi Arabia has been passed among the sons of Ibn Saud (1902–53), rather than be inherited by their descendants, as senior members of the family. Mohammed bin Salman, ...(100 of 191 words)

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