Zaid Rifai (1936-2024) Find a Grave Memorial
Zaid Rifai (1936-2024) Find a Grave Memorial, Zaid Rifai was a Former Prime Minister of Jordan, Zaid Rifai Find a Grave, Zaid Rifai Death and Burial Details.
He served as the Prime Minister of Jordan for two tenures (May 26, 1973 to July 13, 1976 and April 4, 1984 to April 27, 1989). He earned his bachelors degree from Harvard University and his master’s degree in law and international relations from Columbia University.
Zaid Rifai
Full Name | Zaid Sameer al-Rifai |
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Birth | 27 November 1936, Amman, Transjordan, British Empire Now Jordan |
Death | 12 August 2024 (aged 87) |
Cause of Death | |
Children | Samir Rifai (son) |
Parents | Samir Al-Rifai (Father) |
Occupations | Politician |
Education | Harvard University |
Nationality | Jordanian |
Burial |
Burial Details Unknown
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Earlier in his political career, he served in various government and legislative positions. He survived an assassination attempt on December 15, 1971, while serving as the ambassador of Jordan to the United Kingdom.
The perpetrators were the members of the Fatah, and the reason for the attack was the Black September events which led to the departure of the Palestinians from Jordan in 1970.
In May of 1973, he became prime minister for the first time and served for three years before stepping down in 1976. He went on to serve again as prime minister from 1984 to 1989.
From 1997 to 2009, he served as the president of the Senate of Jordan. In 2009, he retired from the political scene.
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