Zeid

Prince Zeid (February 28, 1898 – October 18, 1970), succeeded King Faisal II of Iraq on his assassination in 1958, but never ruled as Iraq became a republic.

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Zeid was born on February 28, 1898 at Stinia Palace, in Turkey, to King Hussein bin Ali and Queen Adila Khanum. He was educated at Ghalata Serai College, Constantinople College and Balliol College, Oxford.

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From 1916–19, Zeid was the Commander of the Arab Northern Army, and in 1923 was assigned to the Iraqi Cavalry and promoted to Colonel.

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