Abdul Rahman bin Saud Al Saud

Abdul Rahman bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (19 November 1946 – 29 July 2004) was a member of Saudi royal family, House of Saud.

Biography

Prince Abdul Rahman was born in Riyadh on 19 November 1946.^[1] He was a son of King Saud. His mother was Jawhara bint Turki bin Ahmed Al Sudairi, who died when Prince Abdul Rahman was fifteen years old.^[1] Prince Abdul Rahman completed his education at Ma'had Al Anjal School.

He was well known as godfather of Al-Nassr Club as he spent more than 36 years as the president of the popular Saudi sports club. He was the head of Al-Nassr for 3 stints: (1960–1969), (1975–1997) and (2000–2005). His love of the team made him accept the challenge of being the president of a second division club and turning it to a champion.

Personal life and death

Abdul Rahman in his childhood

Prince Abdul Rahman had six sons (Khalid, Abdulaziz, Faisal, Mamdoh, Saud and Fahad) and 3 daughters (Jawhara, Manal and Ahad). Prince Abdul Rahman died of a heart attack on 29 July 2004 at age 64.^[1] His funeral prayers were performed at Imam Turki bin Abdullah mosque in Riyadh on 30 July 2004.^[2]

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