Faisal al-Hegelan
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Faisal Al-Hegelan | |
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| فيصل بن عبد العزيز عبد الرحمن الحجيلان | |
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| Born | 1929 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Died | 2019 (aged 90) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Education | Cairo University (LL.B.) |
| Occupation | Diplomat, Politician |
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Faisal Al-Hegelan (Arabic: فيصل بن عبد العزيز عبد الرحمن الحجيلان; 1929–2019) was a Saudi Arabian diplomat. During his career, he served as Saudi ambassador to Spain, Venezuela, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Denmark, the United States,[1] and France. He was also Saudi Arabia's longest-serving minister of health, serving until 1995.[2]
Al-Hegelan returned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1996, assuming the role of Ambassador to France. His exemplary service during these years earned him international recognition and several prestigious awards, such as the Order of Isabella the Catholic from Spain, the Order of May from Argentina, the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and the Order of Rio Branco from Brazil.[3]
