Politicians from Saudi Arabia

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Saudi Arabians Politicians of all time. This list of famous Saudi Arabians Politicians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Saudi Arabians Politicians.

1. #1

   

   Umar

   585 - 644

   HPI 89.27135 langs

   Umar is most famous for being the second caliph of the Islamic empire.

2. #2

   

   Uthman

   574 - 656

   HPI 84.3496 langs

   Uthman was the third caliph of Islam. He was a successful administrator and is most famous for compiling the Quran into a single text.

3. #3

   

   Salman of Saudi Arabia

   b. 1935

   HPI 83.3695 langs

   Salman of Saudi Arabia is most famous for being the King of Saudi Arabia. He is also the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

4. #4

   

   Muawiyah I

   603 - 680

   HPI 80.4079 langs

   Muawiyah I was the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. He is most famous for his military prowess and his...Read moreShow less

   Muawiyah I was the first caliph of the Umayyad dynasty, which ruled from 661 to 750 CE. He is most famous for his military prowess and his expansion of the Muslim empire.

5. #5

   

   Ibn Saud

   1875 - 1953

   HPI 79.5884 langs

   The founder of Saudi Arabia, ibn saud, is most famous for his unification of the Arabian Peninsula and founding of the Kingdom of Saudi...Read moreShow less

   The founder of Saudi Arabia, ibn saud, is most famous for his unification of the Arabian Peninsula and founding of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

6. #6

   

   Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

   1924 - 2015

   HPI 79.0696 langs

   Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is most famous for being the king of Saudi Arabia, which is the richest country in the world. He was also the...Read moreShow less

   Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is most famous for being the king of Saudi Arabia, which is the richest country in the world. He was also the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

7. #7

   

   Faisal of Saudi Arabia

   1906 - 1975

   HPI 78.5173 langs

   Faisal of Saudi Arabia is most famous for being the king of Saudi Arabia from 1964-1975.

8. #8

   

   Faisal I of Iraq

   1885 - 1933

   HPI 77.9361 langs

   Faisal I of Iraq is most famous for being the first king of Iraq, and the founder of the Hashemite Kingdom of Iraq.

9. #9

   

   Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib

   570 - 625

   HPI 77.5541 langs

   Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib was the uncle of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. He is most famous for leading the Muslim army in the Battle of...Read moreShow less

   Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib was the uncle of Muhammad, the founder of Islam. He is most famous for leading the Muslim army in the Battle of Uhud.

10. #10

    

    Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

    646 - 705

    HPI 77.4467 langs

    Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was the fifth caliph of the Umayyad dynasty. He is most famous for his role in expanding the Islamic empire and...Read moreShow less

    Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan was the fifth caliph of the Umayyad dynasty. He is most famous for his role in expanding the Islamic empire and building the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.