Politician
Salman of Saudi Arabia
1935 - today
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Salman of Saudi Arabia
His biography is available in 95 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 93 in 2024). Salman of Saudi Arabia is the 192nd most popular politician, the 10th most popular biography from Saudi Arabia (up from 12th in 2019) and the 3rd most popular Saudi Arabian Politician.
Salman of Saudi Arabia is most famous for being the King of Saudi Arabia. He is also the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Salman of Saudi Arabia is trending today!
Why Salman of Saudi Arabia is Trending:
King Salman of Saudi Arabia is currently trending due to recent activities and ongoing attention to his health, which consistently places him in the news. In January 2026, the 90-year-old monarch underwent routine medical tests at a Riyadh hospital, with the Royal Court announcing "reassuring" results and his subsequent discharge. This was followed by a significant government reshuffle in February, where King Salman issued royal decrees appointing and relieving various senior officials across ministerial, judicial, and regional government positions. Most recently, in March, King Salman delivered an Eid Al-Fitr message, reaffirming Saudi Arabia's commitment to global peace and stability amidst regional challenges. These events collectively highlight his continued, albeit closely monitored, role in the Kingdom's governance and international relations.
References:
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/world/973143/saudi-arabia-s-king-salman-undergoes-medical-tests-royal-court/story/
- https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/16/saudi-king-leaves-hospital-after-reassuring-medical-tests-royal-court/
- https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQF7gz0JR6SHJzp7hULi90CkVvt6aDtqX6IQ8Ac2o0YqdH3KfiqmzsYJRCrQ5gxvULMay2RKygtuZbBAHOitymEaFd-yFe_5PfDSmi3DQggKZMJKNXHlRRSgKUV-0so0Ai7RCLdEzjx5ojfclMruYYQyobOz4KfcPt3Sask5HIRTS7SuLtHj5yzBatIezOrSyGaBiqkCcpSBUCsSuKRYNBDudFTM
- https://www.cp24.com/news/world/2026/01/16/saudi-arabias-king-salman-undergoes-medical-tests-royal-court/
- https://www.voiceofemirates.com/en/news/2026/01/17/king-salman-leaves-the-hospital-after-medical-tests-and-reassuring-results/
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Among Politicians
Among politicians, Salman of Saudi Arabia ranks 192 out of 19,576. Before him are Murad I, Christian IX of Denmark, Puyi, Simón Bolívar, Philip IV of France, and Pepin the Short. After him are Napoleon II, Lee Kuan Yew, Orhan, Lord Mountbatten, Louis XVII of France, and Cardinal Richelieu.
Most Popular Politicians in Wikipedia
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Murad I
1326 - 1389
HPI: 83.53
Rank: 186
Christian IX of Denmark
1818 - 1906
HPI: 83.50
Rank: 187
Puyi
1906 - 1967
HPI: 83.41
Rank: 188
Simón Bolívar
1783 - 1830
HPI: 83.41
Rank: 189
Philip IV of France
1268 - 1314
HPI: 83.39
Rank: 190
Pepin the Short
715 - 768
HPI: 83.38
Rank: 191
Salman of Saudi Arabia
1935 - Present
HPI: 83.36
Rank: 192
Napoleon II
1811 - 1832
HPI: 83.31
Rank: 193
Lee Kuan Yew
1923 - 2015
HPI: 83.27
Rank: 194
Orhan
1288 - 1362
HPI: 83.26
Rank: 195
Lord Mountbatten
1900 - 1979
HPI: 83.26
Rank: 196
Louis XVII of France
1785 - 1795
HPI: 83.26
Rank: 197
Cardinal Richelieu
1585 - 1642
HPI: 83.21
Rank: 198
Contemporaries
Among people born in 1935, Salman of Saudi Arabia ranks 3. Before him are Elvis Presley, and Alain Delon. After him are Luciano Pavarotti, 14th Dalai Lama, José Mujica, Mahmoud Abbas, Hussein of Jordan, Woody Allen, Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, and Luis Suárez.
Others Born in 1935
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Elvis Presley
SINGER
1935 - 1977
HPI: 87.57
Rank: 1
Alain Delon
ACTOR
1935 - 2024
HPI: 85.79
Rank: 2
Salman of Saudi Arabia
POLITICIAN
1935 - Present
HPI: 83.36
Rank: 3
Luciano Pavarotti
SINGER
1935 - 2007
HPI: 83.23
Rank: 4
14th Dalai Lama
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
1935 - Present
HPI: 83.17
Rank: 5
José Mujica
POLITICIAN
1935 - 2025
HPI: 82.11
Rank: 6
Mahmoud Abbas
POLITICIAN
1935 - Present
HPI: 79.90
Rank: 7
Hussein of Jordan
POLITICIAN
1935 - 1999
HPI: 79.66
Rank: 8
Woody Allen
FILM DIRECTOR
1935 - Present
HPI: 79.34
Rank: 9
Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank
ARCHITECT
1935 - Present
HPI: 78.70
Rank: 10
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent
POLITICIAN
1935 - Present
HPI: 76.84
Rank: 11
Luis Suárez
SOCCER PLAYER
1935 - 2023
HPI: 76.79
Rank: 12
In Saudi Arabia
Among people born in Saudi Arabia, Salman of Saudi Arabia ranks 10 out of NaN. Before him are Abu Bakr (573), Aisha (605), Khadija bint Khuwaylid (556), Fatimah (604), Uthman (574), and Husayn ibn Ali (626). After him are Khalid ibn al-Walid (592), Hasan ibn Ali (624), Bilal ibn Rabah (580), Muawiyah I (603), Osama bin Laden (1957), and Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib (548).
Others born in Saudi Arabia
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Abu Bakr
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
573 - 634
HPI: 89.08
Rank: 4
Aisha
COMPANION
605 - 678
HPI: 88.09
Rank: 5
Khadija bint Khuwaylid
COMPANION
556 - 619
HPI: 86.56
Rank: 6
Fatimah
COMPANION
604 - 632
HPI: 86.48
Rank: 7
Uthman
POLITICIAN
574 - 656
HPI: 84.34
Rank: 8
Husayn ibn Ali
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
626 - 680
HPI: 83.63
Rank: 9
Salman of Saudi Arabia
POLITICIAN
1935 - Present
HPI: 83.36
Rank: 10
Khalid ibn al-Walid
MILITARY PERSONNEL
592 - 642
HPI: 82.46
Rank: 11
Hasan ibn Ali
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
624 - 670
HPI: 81.21
Rank: 12
Bilal ibn Rabah
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
580 - 642
HPI: 80.86
Rank: 13
Muawiyah I
POLITICIAN
603 - 680
HPI: 80.40
Rank: 14
Osama bin Laden
EXTREMIST
1957 - 2011
HPI: 80.32
Rank: 15
Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib
RELIGIOUS FIGURE
548 - 570
HPI: 79.87
Rank: 16
Among Politicians In Saudi Arabia
Among politicians born in Saudi Arabia, Salman of Saudi Arabia ranks 3. Before him are Umar (585), and Uthman (574). After him are Muawiyah I (603), Ibn Saud (1875), Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (1924), Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1906), Faisal I of Iraq (1885), Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib (570), Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (646), Abū Lahab (549), and Abu Sufyan ibn Harb (580).
Umar
585 - 644
HPI: 89.27
Rank: 1
Uthman
574 - 656
HPI: 84.34
Rank: 2
Salman of Saudi Arabia
1935 - Present
HPI: 83.36
Rank: 3
Muawiyah I
603 - 680
HPI: 80.40
Rank: 4
Ibn Saud
1875 - 1953
HPI: 79.58
Rank: 5
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
1924 - 2015
HPI: 79.06
Rank: 6
Faisal of Saudi Arabia
1906 - 1975
HPI: 78.51
Rank: 7
Faisal I of Iraq
1885 - 1933
HPI: 77.93
Rank: 8
Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib
570 - 625
HPI: 77.55
Rank: 9
Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
646 - 705
HPI: 77.44
Rank: 10
Abū Lahab
549 - 624
HPI: 77.13
Rank: 11
Abu Sufyan ibn Harb
580 - 641
HPI: 76.78
Rank: 12
