Abdulaziz Al Saud

ModernEmperorSaudi Arabia1875 — 1953

Founder and first king of Saudi Arabia.

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Quick Facts

Born

1875

Died

1953

Country

Saudi Arabia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)80

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score68.7

Abdulaziz Al Saud — Complete Timeline

1902 AD

Captured RiyadhWar

Abdulaziz Al Saud led a small force to recapture Riyadh from the rival Al Rashid tribe. This victory marked the beginning of his campaign to unify the Arabian Peninsula under Saudi rule.

Saudi ArabiaConquestRiyadh

Impact: regionalconstructive

1926 AD

Proclaimed King of Hejaz and NejdPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdulaziz Al Saud proclaimed himself King of Hejaz and Nejd after conquering the Hejaz region. This consolidated his control over most of the Arabian Peninsula, laying the foundation for modern Saudi Arabia.

Saudi ArabiaKingdomUnification

Impact: regionalconstructive

1932 AD

Founded the Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaPolitical Action

Abdulaziz Al Saud unified the regions of Hejaz, Nejd, and other territories into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He became its first king, establishing the Al Saud dynasty's rule.

Saudi ArabiaFoundingUnification

Impact: globalconstructive

1933 AD

Signed the Agreement with AramcoPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdulaziz Al Saud signed a concession agreement with Standard Oil of California, leading to the discovery of oil in 1938. This transformed Saudi Arabia's economy and global influence.

Saudi ArabiaOilEconomy

Impact: globalconstructive