Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud

Abdul Rahman bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Arabic: عبد الرحمن بن سعود بن عبد العزيز آل سعود‎) (19 November 1946 – 29 July 2004) was a member of Saudi royal family, House of Saud.

Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud
Born19 November 1946
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Died29 July 2004 (aged 58)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Burial30 July 2004
Al Oud cemetery, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
SpouseAnoud bint Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman
Jawhara bint Nasir bin Abdulaziz
Issue9
Full name
Abdul Rahman bin Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud
HouseHouse of Saud
FatherKing Saud
MotherJawhara bint Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi
ReligionWahhabi Hanbali Sunni Islam

Biography

Prince Abdul Rahman was born in Riyadh on 19 November 1946.[1] He was a son of King Saud. His mother was Al-Jawhara bint Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi, who died when Prince Abdul Rahman was fifteen years old.[1] Prince Abdul Rahman completed his education at Ma'had Al Anjal School.

He was well known as godfather of Al-Nassr Club as he spent more than 36 years as the president of the popular Saudi sports club. He was the head of Al-Nassr for 3 stints: (1960–1969), (1975–1997) and (2000–2005). His love of the team made him accept the challenge of being the president of a second division club and turning it to a champion.

Personal life and death
Abdul Rahman in his childhood

Prince Abdul Rahman married twice.[2] He had six sons and three daughters.[3]

With Al Anoud bint Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman:

  • Prince Mamdouh, who has four children: Prince Saud, Princess Al Jawhara, Princess Al Hunuf, and Princess Al Rym.
  • Princess Manal
  • Princess Ahad
  • Prince Saud
  • Prince Fahd

With Al Jawhara bint Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud:

  • Prince Khalid, who has seven children: Prince Bandar, Princess Al Jawhara, Prince Abdulaziz, Princess Mashael, Prince Abdul Rahman, Prince Saud, and Prince Mohammed.
  • Prince Abdulaziz, who has three children: Princess Anoud, Princess Jawahir and Prince Abdulaziz.
  • Prince Faisal
  • Princess Al Jawhara

Prince Abdul Rahman died of a heart attack on 29 July 2004 at age 58.[1] His funeral prayers were performed at Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque in Riyadh on 30 July 2004.[4]

References
  1. "Prince "Abdul Rahman bin Saud"". Al Nassr FC. Archived from the original on 17 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  2. "Royal Family Directory". www.datarabia.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
  3. "kingsaud". Archived from the original on 6 April 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  4. "Saudi Arabia mourns Prince Abdul Rahman bin Saud bin Abdulaziz". Kuwait News Agency. 29 July 2004. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
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