List of Prime Ministers of Jordan
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The Prime Minister of Jordan is the head of government
of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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The current Prime Minister is Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh
, since 24 October 2011.
Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan/Palestine/Jordan
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Jordan
Jordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
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The current Prime Minister is Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh
Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh
Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh is the Prime Minister of Jordan. He was a judge at International Court of Justice beginning in 2000, and re-elected to serve another nine-year term on November 6, 2008.-Career:...
, since 24 October 2011.
Emirate of Transjordan (1921-1946)
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1 | Rashid Tali’a | 1876-1926 | April 11, 1921 | August 15, 1921 | Independence Party Independence Party Independence Party can refer to various political parties past and present throughout the world, such as:*Independence Party *Independence Party *Independence Party *Independence Party... |
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2 | Mazhar Raslan (1st time) | Unknown | August 15, 1921 | March 10, 1922 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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3 | 'Ali Rida Basha al-Rikabi (1st time) | 1864–1943 | March 10, 1922 | February 1, 1923 | Military | |
4 | Mazhar Raslan (2nd time, acting) | Unknown | February 1, 1923 | September 5, 1923 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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5 | Hasan Khalid Abu al-Huda (1st time) | 1871-1936 | September 5, 1923 | March 3, 1924 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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6 | 'Ali Rida Basha al-Rikabi (2nd time) | 1864–1943 | March 3, 1924 | 4 June 26, 1926 | Military | |
7 | Hasan Khalid Abu al-Huda (2nd time) | 1871-1936 | June 26, 1926 | February 22, 1931 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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8 | Abdallah Sarraj | Unknown | February 22, 1931 | October 18, 1933 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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9 | Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 18 October 1933 to 28 September 1938... (1st time) |
1878-1958 | October 18, 1933 | September 28, 1938 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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10 | Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda served as prime minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944 and of Jordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944, from December 28, 1947 to April 12, 1950, from July 25, 1951 to May 5, 1953, and finally from May 4, 1954 to May 30, 1955... (1st time) |
1894–1956 | September 28, 1938 | October 15, 1944 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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11 | Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai was a six-time Prime Minister of Jordan.Al-Rifai served under Kings Abdullah I, Talal and Hussein:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 15 October 1944 to 19 May 1945... (1st time) |
1901-1965 | October 15, 1944 | May 19, 1945 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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12 | Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 18 October 1933 to 28 September 1938... (2nd time) |
1878-1958 | May 19, 1945 | May 25, 1946 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan/Palestine/JordanJordanJordan , officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Al-Mamlaka al-Urduniyya al-Hashemiyya) is a kingdom on the East Bank of the River Jordan. The country borders Saudi Arabia to the east and south-east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and the West Bank and Israel to the west, sharing...
(1946-Present)
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13 | Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 18 October 1933 to 28 September 1938... (2nd time) |
1878-1958 | May 25, 1946 | February 4, 1947 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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14 | Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai was a six-time Prime Minister of Jordan.Al-Rifai served under Kings Abdullah I, Talal and Hussein:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 15 October 1944 to 19 May 1945... (2nd time) |
1901-1965 | February 4, 1947 | December 28, 1947 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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15 | Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda served as prime minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944 and of Jordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944, from December 28, 1947 to April 12, 1950, from July 25, 1951 to May 5, 1953, and finally from May 4, 1954 to May 30, 1955... (2nd time) |
1894–1956 | December 28, 1947 | April 12, 1950 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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16 | Sa`id al-Mufti Sa`id al-Mufti Said Pasha al- Mufti was a Jordanian political figure of Circassian origin. Said Pasha received Emir Abdullah with a few Jordanian Sheikhs, when he came to Jordan and was leading the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman rule.... (1st time) |
1898–1989 | April 12, 1950 | December 4, 1950 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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17 | Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai was a six-time Prime Minister of Jordan.Al-Rifai served under Kings Abdullah I, Talal and Hussein:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 15 October 1944 to 19 May 1945... (3rd time) |
1901-1965 | December 4, 1950 | July 25, 1951 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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18 | Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda served as prime minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944 and of Jordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944, from December 28, 1947 to April 12, 1950, from July 25, 1951 to May 5, 1953, and finally from May 4, 1954 to May 30, 1955... (3rd time) |
1894–1956 | July 25, 1951 | May 5, 1953 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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19 | Fawzi al-Mulki Fawzi al-Mulki Fawzi El-Mulki was a Jordanian diplomat and politician. While serving as ambassador to the United Kingdom in the early 1950s, he befriended King Hussein, whow was studying there. In 1953 Hussein appointed al-Mulki to be prime minister of Jordan. He was dismissed in 1954 after his liberal policies... |
1910–1962 | May 5, 1953 | May 4, 1954 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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20 | Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda Tawfik Abu al-Huda served as prime minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944 and of Jordan from September 28, 1938 to October 15, 1944, from December 28, 1947 to April 12, 1950, from July 25, 1951 to May 5, 1953, and finally from May 4, 1954 to May 30, 1955... (4th time) |
1894–1956 | May 4, 1954 | May 30, 1955 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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21 | Sa`id al-Mufti Sa`id al-Mufti Said Pasha al- Mufti was a Jordanian political figure of Circassian origin. Said Pasha received Emir Abdullah with a few Jordanian Sheikhs, when he came to Jordan and was leading the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman rule.... (2nd time) |
1898–1989 | May 30, 1955 | December 15, 1955 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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22 | Hazza' al-Majali (1st time) | 1919-1960 | December 15, 1955 | December 21, 1955 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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23 | Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 18 October 1933 to 28 September 1938... (3rd time, acting) |
1878-1958 | December 21, 1955 | January 8, 1956 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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24 | Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai was a six-time Prime Minister of Jordan.Al-Rifai served under Kings Abdullah I, Talal and Hussein:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 15 October 1944 to 19 May 1945... (4th time) |
1901-1965 | January 8, 1956 | May 22, 1956 | Non-Party | |
25 | Sa`id al-Mufti Sa`id al-Mufti Said Pasha al- Mufti was a Jordanian political figure of Circassian origin. Said Pasha received Emir Abdullah with a few Jordanian Sheikhs, when he came to Jordan and was leading the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman rule.... (3rd time) |
1898–1989 | May 22, 1956 | July 1, 1956 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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26 | Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 18 October 1933 to 28 September 1938... (4th time) |
1878-1958 | July 1, 1956 | October 29, 1956 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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27 | Sulayman al-Nabulsi Sulayman al-Nabulsi Sulayman al-Nabulsi was a Palestinian political figure who served as Prime Minister of Jordan in 1956–57.-Early life:Al-Nabulsi was born into a Palestinian fmily of notables in as-Salt, Jordan in 1908. He graduated from the American University of Beirut with a degree in law and social studies in... |
1908-1976 | October 29, 1956 | April 13, 1957 | National Socialist Party | |
29 | Husayin al-Khalidi Husayin al-Khalidi Husayn Fakhri al-Khalidi was born in Jerusalem. He worked as medical doctor for the Department of Public Health in Aleppo. Khalidi was elected mayor of Jerusalem from 1934-1937... |
1895-1962 | April 15, 1957 | April 24, 1957 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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30 | Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem Ibrahim Hashem was a Jordanian lawyer and politician who served in several high offices under Faisal I of Iraq, Abdullah I of Jordan and Hussein of Jordan:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 18 October 1933 to 28 September 1938... (5th time) |
1878-1958 | April 24, 1957 | May 18, 1958 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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31 | Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai was a six-time Prime Minister of Jordan.Al-Rifai served under Kings Abdullah I, Talal and Hussein:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 15 October 1944 to 19 May 1945... (5th time) |
1901-1965 | May 18, 1958 | May 6, 1959 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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32 | Hazza' al-Majali (2nd time) | 1919-1960 | May 6, 1959 | August 29, 1960 (assassinated) |
Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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33 | Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni was a Jordanian political figure. He served as the Prime Minister of Jordan between 1960 and 1962, 1964 and 1965, 1967 and 1969, and finally from 1969 until 1970.... (1st time) |
1913-1994 | August 29, 1960 | January 28, 1962 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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34 | Wasfi al-Tal Wasfi al-Tal Wasfi al-Tal was Prime Minister of Jordan for three separate terms. He was assassinated by the Black September unit of the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1971.... (1st time) |
1919-1971 | January 28, 1962 | March 27, 1963 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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35 | Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai Samir al-Rifai was a six-time Prime Minister of Jordan.Al-Rifai served under Kings Abdullah I, Talal and Hussein:*Prime Minister of the Emirate of Transjordan from 15 October 1944 to 19 May 1945... (6th time) |
1901-1965 | March 27, 1963 | April 21, 1963 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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36 | Hussein ibn Nasser (1st time) | 1902-1982 | April 21, 1963 | July 6, 1964 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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37 | Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni was a Jordanian political figure. He served as the Prime Minister of Jordan between 1960 and 1962, 1964 and 1965, 1967 and 1969, and finally from 1969 until 1970.... (2nd time) |
1913-1994 | July 6, 1964 | February 14, 1965 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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38 | Wasfi al-Tal Wasfi al-Tal Wasfi al-Tal was Prime Minister of Jordan for three separate terms. He was assassinated by the Black September unit of the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1971.... (2nd time) |
1919-1971 | February 14, 1965 | March 4, 1967 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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39 | Hussein ibn Nasser (2nd time) | 1902-1982 | March 4, 1967 | April 23, 1967 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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40 | Saad Jumaa | 1915-1979 | April 23, 1967 | October 7, 1967 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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41 | Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni was a Jordanian political figure. He served as the Prime Minister of Jordan between 1960 and 1962, 1964 and 1965, 1967 and 1969, and finally from 1969 until 1970.... (3rd time) |
1913-1994 | October 7, 1967 | March 24, 1969 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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42 | Abdelmunim al-Rifai Abdelmunim al-Rifai Abdul-Monem Rifai (ʻAbd al-Munʻim Rifāʻī) was a Jordanian diplomat and political figure of Palestinian descent. He was born in Lebanon. Rifai was Jordan's first Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York in 1956... (1st time) |
1917-1985 | March 24, 1969 | August 13, 1969 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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43 | Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni Bahjat Talhouni was a Jordanian political figure. He served as the Prime Minister of Jordan between 1960 and 1962, 1964 and 1965, 1967 and 1969, and finally from 1969 until 1970.... (4th time) |
1913-1994 | August 13, 1969 | June 27, 1970 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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44 | Abdelmunim al-Rifai Abdelmunim al-Rifai Abdul-Monem Rifai (ʻAbd al-Munʻim Rifāʻī) was a Jordanian diplomat and political figure of Palestinian descent. He was born in Lebanon. Rifai was Jordan's first Ambassador/Permanent Representative to the United Nations Headquarters in New York in 1956... (2nd time) |
1917-1985 | June 27, 1970 | September 16, 1970 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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45 | Muhammad Daoud Al-Abbasi | September 16, 1970 | September 26, 1970 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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46 | Ahmad Toukan Ahmad Toukan Ahmad Toukan was a Palestinian political leader who was Prime Minister of Jordan from 26 September 1970 to 28 October 1970.- Overview :Toukan was born on 15 August 1903 in Nablus, Palestine.... |
1903–1981 | September 26, 1970 | October 28, 1970 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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47 | Wasfi al-Tal Wasfi al-Tal Wasfi al-Tal was Prime Minister of Jordan for three separate terms. He was assassinated by the Black September unit of the Palestine Liberation Organization in 1971.... (3rd time) |
1919-1971 | October 28, 1970 | November 28, 1971 (assassinated) |
Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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48 | Ahmad al-Lawzi | 1925- | November 29, 1971 | May 26, 1973 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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49 | Zaid al-Rifai Zaid al-Rifai Zaid al-Rifai in the city of Safed in Palestine is a former Prime Minister of Jordan.-Biography:He served as Prime Minister of Jordan twice and . His father, Sameer al-Rifai was also an important politician in Jordan and former prime minister... (1st time) |
1936- | May 26, 1973 | July 13, 1976 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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50 | Mudar Badran Mudar Badran Mudar Seyyid Muhammad Badran is a retired Jordanian politician.Badran was born in Jerash, Jordan. He served as firstly as the secret service dirctor in the 1970's, which was when the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was facing a civil war against the "Feda'eyn". He also served as a Minister of... (1st time) |
1934- | July 13, 1976 | December 19, 1979 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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51 | Abdelhamid Sharaf Abdelhamid Sharaf Abdelhamid Sharaf , was prime minister of Jordan from December 1979 until his death of a heart attack after 7 months in office. He was previously ambassador to the U.S., Canada and the United Nations.-External links:*... |
1939-1980 | December 19, 1979 | July 3, 1980 (died in office) |
Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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52 | Kassim al-Rimawi Kassim al-Rimawi Kassim al-Rimawi , was prime minister of Jordan from July 3, 1980 · August 28, 1980 born in Beit Rima in Palestine.* On January 28, 1962 to October, 13 1962 - Minister of agriculture and construction.... |
1918-1982 | July 3, 1980 | August 28, 1980 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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53 | Mudar Badran Mudar Badran Mudar Seyyid Muhammad Badran is a retired Jordanian politician.Badran was born in Jerash, Jordan. He served as firstly as the secret service dirctor in the 1970's, which was when the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was facing a civil war against the "Feda'eyn". He also served as a Minister of... (2nd time) |
1934- | August 28, 1980 | January 10, 1984 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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54 | Ahmad Obeidat Ahmad Obeidat Ahmad Obeidat was prime minister of Jordan from 10 January 1984 to 4 April 1985. He was born in Hartha, Irbid 18 November 1938.he was also Director of General Intelligence Department from 1974‐1982 and Minister of Interior from 1982‐1984. He currently serves on the boards of several Jordanian... |
1938- | January 10, 1984 | April 4, 1985 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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55 | Zaid al-Rifai Zaid al-Rifai Zaid al-Rifai in the city of Safed in Palestine is a former Prime Minister of Jordan.-Biography:He served as Prime Minister of Jordan twice and . His father, Sameer al-Rifai was also an important politician in Jordan and former prime minister... (2nd time) |
1936- | April 4, 1985 | April 27, 1989 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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56 | Zaid ibn Shaker Zaid ibn Shaker Field Marshal Prince Zeid Ibn Shaker, GBE, CVO served as commander in chief of the Jordanian Military for more than twelve years and Prime Minister of Jordan three times.... (1st time) |
1934-2002 | April 27, 1989 | December 4, 1989 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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57 | Mudar Badran Mudar Badran Mudar Seyyid Muhammad Badran is a retired Jordanian politician.Badran was born in Jerash, Jordan. He served as firstly as the secret service dirctor in the 1970's, which was when the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was facing a civil war against the "Feda'eyn". He also served as a Minister of... (3rd time) |
1934- | December 4, 1989 | June 19, 1991 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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58 | Taher al-Masri Taher al-Masri Taher Nashat al-Masri is a Jordanian of Palestinian origin who served as Prime Minister of Jordan from 19 June 1991 to 21 November 1991. He opposed the invasion of Iraq but reportedly wants the Americans to stay in Iraq and keep it "out of the hands of the fundamentalists".He served on the Council... (1st time) |
1942- | June 19, 1991 | November 21, 1991 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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59 | Zaid ibn Shaker Zaid ibn Shaker Field Marshal Prince Zeid Ibn Shaker, GBE, CVO served as commander in chief of the Jordanian Military for more than twelve years and Prime Minister of Jordan three times.... (2nd time) |
1934-2002 | November 21, 1991 | May 29, 1993 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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60 | Abdelsalam al-Majali Abdelsalam al-Majali Abdelsalam al-Majali was twice the Prime Minister of Jordan Abd al-Salam received his medical degree from the Syrian University in 1949. He was director of medical services for the Jordanian armed forces, president of Jordan University , and minister of health... (1st time) |
1949- | May 29, 1993 | January 7, 1995 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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61 | Zaid ibn Shaker Zaid ibn Shaker Field Marshal Prince Zeid Ibn Shaker, GBE, CVO served as commander in chief of the Jordanian Military for more than twelve years and Prime Minister of Jordan three times.... (3rd time) |
1934-2002 | January 7, 1995 | February 4, 1996 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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62 | Abdelkarim al-Kabariti | 1949- | February 4, 1996 | March 9, 1997 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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63 | Abdelsalam al-Majali Abdelsalam al-Majali Abdelsalam al-Majali was twice the Prime Minister of Jordan Abd al-Salam received his medical degree from the Syrian University in 1949. He was director of medical services for the Jordanian armed forces, president of Jordan University , and minister of health... (2nd time) |
1925- | March 9, 1997 | August 20, 1998 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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64 | Fayez al-Tarawneh Fayez al-Tarawneh Fayez al-Tarawneh is a former Prime Minister of Jordan and later chief of the royal court.-References:... |
1949- | August 20, 1998 | March 4, 1999 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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65 | Abdelraouf al-Rawabdeh Abdelraouf al-Rawabdeh Abdelraouf al-Rawabdeh Prime Minister of Jordan from March 4, 1999 till June 19, 2000, a leading political figure from the north city of Irbid in Jordan.... |
1939- | March 4, 1999 | June 19, 2000 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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66 | Ali Abu al-Ragheb Ali Abu al-Ragheb Ali Abu al-Ragheb was the Prime Minister of Jordan from June 19, 2000 until October 25, 2003. He resigned and was replaced by Faisal al-Fayez.Prime Minister Ali Abu Ragheb was born in Amman, Jordan in 1946... |
1946- | June 19, 2000 | October 25, 2003 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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67 | Faisal al-Fayez Faisal al-Fayez Faisal al-Fayez was the Prime Minister of Jordan from 25 October 2003, to 6 April 2005. He took office following the resignation of Ali Abu al-Ragheb. He resigned after being criticized for not being reformist enough. He previously served as Defence Minister, and is close to the king... |
1952- | October 25, 2003 | April 6, 2005 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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68 | Adnan Badran Adnan Badran Adnan Badran is a Jordanian scientist, academic and politician. He was the prime minister of Jordan from April 7, 2005 to November 27, 2005.-Early life:Badran was born in Jerash, Jordan... |
1935- | April 6, 2005 | November 27, 2005 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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69 | Marouf al-Bakhit Marouf al-Bakhit Dr. Marouf Suleiman al-Bakhit is a Jordanian politician and two-time Prime Minister. He first served as Prime Minister from 27 November 2005 until 25 November 2007 and then again from 9 February 2011 to 17 October 2011. Bakhit also held the position of Jordanian ambassador to Israel and the... (1st time) |
1947- | November 27, 2005 | November 25, 2007 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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70 | Nader al-Dahabi | 1946- | November 25, 2007 | December 14, 2009 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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71 | Samir Rifai Samir Rifai Samir Zaid al-Rifai is a Jordanian politician of Palestinian descent, who was Prime Minister of Jordan from 14 December 2009 to 1 February 2011. He was replaced by Marouf al-Bakhit by the king Abdullah II, following weeks of protests in the country... |
1966- | December 14, 2009 | February 9, 2011 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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72 | Marouf al-Bakhit Marouf al-Bakhit Dr. Marouf Suleiman al-Bakhit is a Jordanian politician and two-time Prime Minister. He first served as Prime Minister from 27 November 2005 until 25 November 2007 and then again from 9 February 2011 to 17 October 2011. Bakhit also held the position of Jordanian ambassador to Israel and the... (2nd time) |
1947- | February 9, 2011 | 24 October 2011 | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |
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73 | Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh Awn Shawkat Al-Khasawneh is the Prime Minister of Jordan. He was a judge at International Court of Justice beginning in 2000, and re-elected to serve another nine-year term on November 6, 2008.-Career:... |
1950– | 24 October 2011 | incumbent | Independent Independent (politician) In politics, an independent or non-party politician is an individual not affiliated to any political party. Independents may hold a centrist viewpoint between those of major political parties, a viewpoint more extreme than any major party, or they may have a viewpoint based on issues that they do... |