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About
Middle Eastern leader who served as Sultan of Oman beginning in 1970. He established an Absolute Monarchy in his native country.
A lover of classical music, he established an acclaimed Middle Eastern orchestra.
Facing a Communist militia from South Yemen, he was aided by his friend, King Hussein of Jordan. -
Before fame
After attending the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, he served in the British Army.
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Related to
He became Sultan after staging a 1970 coup against his father, Said bin Taimur.
