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Biographies of the Kingdom’s rulers and of people who contributed to its history, scholarship and culture. Show all or choose a category.

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1679–1765

Imam Muhammad bin Saud

Founder and first imam of the First Saudi State in 1139 AH/1727 CE, who made Diriyah its capital and ruled for forty years, uniting most of Najd.

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1769–1834

Imam Turki bin Abdullah

Founder of the Second Saudi State in 1240 AH/1824 CE, grandson of Imam Muhammad bin Saud and the first to make Riyadh the seat of Saudi rule.

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