Hassan II was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999. Before his accession, he served as Crown Prince of Morocco from 1957 to 1961 and held key positions including commander-in-chief of the Royal Armed Forces and deputy prime minister. He was the eldest son of Mohammed V, who led Morocco to independence from French & Spanish rule.
Hassan II of Morocco (died 1999)
On July 9, in the year 1929, Hassan II of Morocco (died 1999). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of July 9, one of 422 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Hassan II of Morocco. Learn more below.
Key Facts
- This event took place on July 9, 1929 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 12 June 2026.
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