Abdul Muhsin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
| Prince Abdul Muhsin | |||||
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| Governor of Medina Province | |||||
| In office | 1965–1984 | ||||
| Predecessor | Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | ||||
| Successor | Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud | ||||
| Ministry of Interior | |||||
| In office | 1960–1961 | ||||
| Predecessor | Musa'ed bin Abdulrahman | ||||
| Successor | Faisal bin Turki I | ||||
| Born | 1925 Riyadh |
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| Died | 10 May 1985 (aged 59–60) Riyadh |
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| House | House of Saud | ||||
| Father | Abdulaziz Al Saud | ||||
| Mother | Al Jawhara bint Saad Sudairi | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (Arabic: عبد المحسن بن عبد العزيز آل سعود|1925 – 10 May 1985) was the governor of Medina and member of House of Saud. He was one of the leading poets in Saudi Arabia, and a lover of literature, poetry and historical books.
Early life and education[edit]
Prince Abdul Muhsin was born in Riyadh in 1925.[1] He is the thirteenth son of King Abdulaziz with his wife, Al Jawhara bint Saad Sudairi, member of the Al Sudairi family.[1][2] His full brothers included Prince Saad and Prince Musaid.[2]
Prince Abdul Muhsin studied at the school of princes, and memorized the Quran and learned horsemanship, and then completed the history, politics, arts of war.
Career[edit]
Abdul Muhsin was the a highly regarded former governor of Madinah Province between 1965 and 1984. He was interior minister in King Saud's cabinet in 1961.[3][4] Prince Abdul Muhsin supported the Free Princes Movement, led by Prince Talal.[5] He had a reputation as being relatively liberal.[1] During his governorship, the television station opened and highways were built to help people to reach to the Prophet's Mosque.
Personal life[edit]
Abdul Muhsin married eight times and had 12 children. His son, Saud, is the governor of Hail province.
Death[edit]
Abdul Muhsin died on 10 May 1985 in Riyadh's King Faisal Hospital, suffering from illness at the age of 60.[3]
Ancestry[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Prince Abdul Mohsen, Saudi Governor, Dies". The New York Times (Medina). 12 May 1985. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ a b Joseph A. Kechichian (3 August 2001). Succession In Saudi Arabia. Palgrave Macmillan. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-312-29962-0. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz, 60, a brother of King...". Orlando Sentinel. 12 May 1985. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ Islam Yasin Qasem (16 February 2010). "Neo-rentier theory: The case of Saudi Arabia (1950-2000)" (PDF). Leiden University. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
- ^ Henderson, Simon (14 September 2009). "Saudi Sucession--a Desert Legacy". The Cutting Edge. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
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| Preceded by Musa'ed bin Abdulrahman bin Faisal Al Saud |
Minister of Interior 1960–1961 |
Succeeded by Faisal bin Turki I bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
