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Born 1932 • Qatar
Died October 23, 2016 (aged 84)
Title / Office emir (1972-1995), Qatar
House / Dynasty Thani dynasty
Notable Family Members son Sheikh Hamad ibn Khalifa Al Thani
Role In Persian Gulf War

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