Historical leaders of Saudi Arabia and other associated countries

The following list shows all historical leaders of Saudi Arabia starting with the most recent. The definition of leader differs across countries, usually referring to a head of state or head of government. This list shows the person who is publicly recognized as the leader, i.e., the person representing the country internationally and being in charge of running the day-to-day domestic political agenda.

In case the country has seen one or multiple political transformations over time, former governance structures are also listed below.

Leaders of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Salman of Saudi Arabia

King

Since Jan 23rd, 2015

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

King

Aug 1st, 2005 to Jan 23rd, 2015

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Fahd of Saudi Arabia

King

Jun 13th, 1982 to Aug 1st, 2005

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Khalid of Saudi Arabia

King

Mar 25th, 1975 to Jun 13th, 1982

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Faisal of Saudi Arabia

King

Nov 2nd, 1964 to Mar 25th, 1975

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saud of Saudi Arabia

King

Nov 9th, 1953 to Nov 2nd, 1964

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia

King

Jan 13th, 1902 to Nov 9th, 1953

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