Abdulaziz Ibn Saud

Abdulaziz Ibn Saud was the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, uniting various tribal regions into one nation in the early 20th century. Born in 1875, he strategically consolidated power through military campaigns and alliances, promoting Islam and establishing a centralized government based on Islamic law. His leadership transformed nomadic tribes into a cohesive state, and he declared himself king in 1932, laying the foundation for the Saudi monarchy. Under his rule, the country discovered oil, which significantly boosted its economy. Abdulaziz’s vision and diplomacy shaped Saudi Arabia into a key player in the Middle East and the world.