Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud 1930 – 2018

Biography

Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was born on August 15, 1930, in Ta’if, Saudi Arabia, into one of the world’s most prominent royal families. As a member of the House of Saud, he held a significant place within the kingdom’s social and political landscape throughout his lifetime. His birth during the early modern period of Saudi Arabia positioned him to witness and participate in the nation’s profound transformation across the twentieth century.

Talal lived a full life spanning nearly nine decades, experiencing the evolution of Saudi society through decades of change and development. He remained connected to his family’s legacy and the broader history of the kingdom during a period of considerable national growth and modernization.

On December 22, 2018, Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud passed away in Riyadh at an advanced age. He was laid to rest at Al Oud cemetery in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia, where he was honored according to the traditions of his family and faith. His life represented a link between Saudi Arabia’s earlier eras and its contemporary period.