Birthdate: January 15, 1902

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Kuwait City, Kuwait

Died: February 23, 1969

Modernization of his country’s educational and medical facilities was the chief aim of Saudi Arabian king Saud, son of Ibn Saud. However, amid internal conflict and tension in his country, he was deposed while abroad for medical treatment, and his brother, Faisal took over as the new king.