History of hassan albolkiah brutain of bunai
Here are some key events in the history of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei:
- Birth: Born on July 15, 1946 in Brunei Town, now known as Bandar Seri Begawan
- Education: Attended the Victoria Institution in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, England
- Named crown prince: In 1961, his father, Sultan Sir Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin, named him crown prince
- Became sultan: Became sultan on October 5, 1967, after his father's abdication
- Coronation: Crowned on August 1, 1968
- Became prime minister: Appointed himself prime minister in 1984, after Brunei gained independence from the United Kingdom
- Introduced Malay Muslim Monarchy: In 1991, introduced an ideology that presented the monarch as the defender of the faith
- Built Istana Nurul Iman Palace: Built in 1984 to commemorate Brunei's independence, this palace is the largest in the world, covering 2 million square feet
- Celebrated Golden Jubilee: In 2017, celebrated 50 years of his reign