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Abdulaziz bin Abdurrahman Al Saud

Abdulaziz bin Abdurrahman Al Saud was a prominent Saudi royal and military leader, born in 1880. He played a crucial role in unifying the Arabian Peninsula under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, beginning his leadership in the early 20th century. As the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, he consolidated various tribes and territories through strategic alliances and military efforts. Abdulaziz became the country's first king in 1932. His leadership laid the groundwork for the nation’s development, shaping its political, economic, and social structures, and establishing the Al Saud family's long-lasting rule.