About Princess Jalila of Hejaz
Lived 1922 – 1955 (aged 32–33). Princess Jalila of Hejaz was an aristocrat.
Princess Jalila of Hejaz (1923– 29th December 1955) was a Hijazi princess. She was the daughter of Ali, King of Hejaz and Princess Nafeesa. Her elder sister was Aliya, Queen of Iraq, wife of King Ghazi of Iraq and mother of King Faisal II of Iraq. Her brother was Abdullah, regent and crown prince of Iraq.
Life
Her father was deposed in 1925, and she followed her family in exile to Iraq, were her uncle had been made king in 1921.
Her brother 'Abd al-Ilah became regent of Iraq for their nephew king Faisal II in 1939.
She married Sharif al-Hussein bin Ali bin Abdullah.
In 1958, her brother, sister and the rest of the royal family were murdered in the massacre of the royal family during the 14 July Revolution.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Princess Jalila of Hejaz?
Hejazi Royal
When was Princess Jalila of Hejaz born?
Princess Jalila of Hejaz was born in 1922 in Mecca.
When did Princess Jalila of Hejaz die?
Princess Jalila of Hejaz died on 29 December 1955 in Baghdad.
What was Princess Jalila of Hejaz's occupation?
Princess Jalila of Hejaz was an aristocrat.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Princess Jalila of Hejaz
· DBpedia: Princess Jalila of Hejaz
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