Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Index

Abdullah II, King of Jordan, reigned 1999 – present; Credit – Wikipedia

Jordan is in western Asia, on the east bank of the Jordan River. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Israel and, the West Bank.  Jordan, formerly known as Transjordan, was once part of the Ottoman Empire and became part of Palestine in 1917.  The family that ruled the area was known as the Hashemites or House of Hashim. Their ancestor is traditionally considered to be Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, great-grandfather of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

In 1921, Transjordan became an autonomous division of Palestine under the leadership of Sharif Abdullah bin al-Hussein who then became Emir of Transjordan. Abdullah bin al-Hussein was the son of Hussein bin Ali, Sharif and Emir of Mecca, who was instrumental in starting the Great Arab Revolt against Ottoman Empire. In 1916, Hussein bin Ali proclaimed himself King of Hejaz, a region of present-day Saudi Arabia, and also declared himself King of all Arabs. This last move enraged another Arab leader, Abdul Aziz Al Saud, who defeated Hussein bin Ali in 1924, caused him to abdicate the throne of Hejaz, and then became the first King of Saudi Arabia. Hussein bin Ali’s three sons all became kings: Ali was briefly was King of Hejaz, Abdullah was King of Jordan, and Faisal was King of Iraq and Syria. Faisal was an important figure in the revolt against the Ottoman Empire and received assistance from British Army Captain T. E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia.

In 1946, Transjordan became a kingdom, Emir Abdullah was proclaimed the king, and the name of the country was changed from the Emirate of Transjordan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan. In 1948, the Parliament of Transjordan approved the creation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which is the complete name of the country.

Below is an indexed listing with links to biographical articles about the Jordanian Royal Family at Unofficial Royalty.  If it says “Notable Issue” before a name, that means not all of the children for the parent of that person are listed. Also listed below are links to Jordanian Royal Wedding articles and links to the various Jordanian Content Areas.

Hashemites or House of Hashim (1921 – present)

Family of King Abdullah I of Jordan

  • King Abdullah I of Jordan (Emir of Transjordan 1921–1946, King of Jordan 1946 – 1951, assassinated)
    • Notable Issue: King Talal of Jordan (see below)

Family of King Talal of Jordan

Family of King Hussein I of Jordan

Family of King Abdullah II

Family of Crown Prince Hussein

Jordanian Royal Weddings

Jordanian Content Areas and Miscellaneous Articles