About
Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah has reigned as the sultan of Brunei since 1967, and has also served as the prime minister of Brunei since its independence from British rule in 1984. He is among the world's few remaining absolute monarchs.
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Milestones, by age
Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.
- ~38Became Prime Minister of Brunei1984
- 57Received the Royal Order of the SeraphimFebruary 7, 2004
Sources
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Sources (2)
- Hassanal Bolkiah I of Brunei (Q57327) · Wikidata
- Hassanal Bolkiah · Wikipedia
Also born on July 15
Notable birthday twins
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