About Faisal al-Hegelan
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 89). Faisal al-Hegelan was a Saudi diplomat and politician.
Faisal Al-Hegelan (; 1929–2019) was a Saudi Arabian diplomat. During his career, he served as Saudi ambassador to Spain, Venezuela, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the United States, and France. He was also Saudi Arabia's longest-serving minister of health, serving until 1995.
Al-Hegelan returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1996, assuming the role of Ambassador to France. His exemplary service during these years earned him international recognition and several prestigious awards, such as the Order of Isabella the Catholic from Spain, the Order of May from Argentina, the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and the Order of Rio Branco from Brazil.
Death Al-Hegelan died in Beirut, Lebanon in 2019 at the age of 90.
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Who was Faisal al-Hegelan?
Saudi diplomat (1929–2019)
When was Faisal al-Hegelan born?
Faisal al-Hegelan was born on 7 October 1929 in Jeddah.
When did Faisal al-Hegelan die?
Faisal al-Hegelan died on 9 January 2019 in Beirut.
What was Faisal al-Hegelan's occupation?
Faisal al-Hegelan was a diplomat and politician.
What nationality was Faisal al-Hegelan?
Faisal al-Hegelan was Saudi.
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