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27 de may. de 2024 · In 1961 Sir Omar named him crown prince, and when Sir Omar abdicated six years later, Hassanal Bolkiah became sultan on October 5, 1967, his coronation taking place on August 1, 1968. For the next decade, however, his father remained the power behind the throne.
14 de nov. de 2019 · Hassanal Bolkiah, 29th Sultan of Brunei, lives today with his three wives and twelve children at his own palace, the Istana Nurul Iman, which holds the world’s record for the largest palace at 200,000 square meters of luxuriously furnished living space.
Hassanal Bolkiah made three trips to London between May and December 1969 in an attempt to engage with the British Labour administration, but nothing came of these visits. The proposal to remove all military personnel—including those in Brunei—continued to be pursued by the British administration.
Hassanal, siendo el mayor de la familia, se convirtió en príncipe heredero en 1961 y ascendió al trono el 5 de octubre de 1967, luego de la abdicación voluntaria de su padre, Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien.
Learn about the life and rule of Hassanal Bolkiah, the absolute monarch of Brunei who became one of the world's richest men with oil and gas revenues. Find out how he inherited the throne, married, and built a lavish palace and lifestyle.
24 de feb. de 2023 · 1967 - Hassanal Bolkiah becomes sultan following the abdication of his father, Sultan Omar. 1984 - Brunei becomes independent. 1986 - Former Sultan Omar dies.
9 de may. de 2019 · The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, was widely condemned in April for ushering in new laws to punish homosexuality with death by stoning as part of a move to align the country with Sharia...
