King of Bahrain
| King of Bahrain | |
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ملك البحرين Malik al-Baḥrayn | |
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| Incumbent | |
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Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa since 6 March 1999 as Emir since 14 February 2002 as King | |
| Details | |
| Style | His Majesty |
| Heir apparent | Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa |
| First monarch |
Ahmed ibn Muhammad ibn Khalifa (Hakim) Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah (King) |
| Formation |
1783 (Hakimmiyah) 16 August 1971 (Emirate) 14 February 2002 (Kingdom) |
| Residence | Riffa Palace |
| Website | Official website |
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The King of Bahrain (Arabic: ملك البحرين) is the monarch and head of state of Bahrain. Between 1783 and 1971, the Bahraini monarch held the title of Hakim, and, from 1971 until 2002, the title of Emir. On 14 February 2002, the then-Emir of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, declared Bahrain a kingdom and proclaimed himself the first king.
List of monarchs
Hakims of Bahrain (1783–1971)
The Arabic title of the Hakim, as transliterated, was Hakim al-Bahrayn (English: Caretaker of Bahrain). The Hakim also held the honorific title of sheikh.
| Name | Reign start | Reign end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheikh Ahmed ibn Muhammad ibn Khalifa |
1783 | 1796 | Leader of the Bani Utub invasion of Bahrain |
| Sheikh Abdullah ibn Ahmad Al Khalifa |
1796 | 1843 | As co-regent |
| Sheikh Sulman ibn Ahmad Al Khalifa |
1796 | 1825 | As co-regent with Abdullah ibn Ahmad Al Khalifa |
| Sheikh Khalifah ibn Sulman Al Khalifa |
1825 | 1837 | As co-regent with Abdullah ibn Ahmad Al Khalifa |
| Sheikh Muhammad ibn Khalifah Al Khalifa |
1834 | 1842 | First reign as co-regent with Abdullah ibn Ahmad Al Khalifa |
| Sheikh Muhammad ibn Khalifah Al Khalifa |
1843 | 1887 | Second reign |
| Sheikh Ali ibn Khalifah Al Khalifa |
1868 | 1869 | |
| Sheikh Muhammad ibn Khalifah Al Khalifa |
1869 | 1869 | Third reign |
| Sheikh Muhammad ibn Abdullah Al Khalifa |
September 1869 | 1 December 1877 | |
| HH Sheikh Isa ibn Ali Al Khalifa |
1 December 1869 | 26 May 1923 | Abdicated; died on 9 December 1932 |
| HH Sheikh Hamad ibn Isa Al Khalifa |
27 May 1923 | 20 February 1942 | |
| HH Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa |
20 February 1942 | 2 November 1961 | |
| HH Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa |
2 November 1961 | 16 August 1971 |
Emirs of Bahrain (1971–2002)
The Arabic title of the Emir, as transliterated, was Amir dawlat al-Bahrayn (English: Chief of the State of Bahrain). The Emir also held the honorific title of sheikh.
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
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| HH Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
| 3 June 1931 – 6 March 1999 (aged 67) | 16 August 1971 | 6 March 1999 | Son of Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Mouza bint Hamad Al Khalifa | Khalifa |  |
| HH Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
| 28 January 1951 | 6 March 1999 | 14 February 2002 | Son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa | Khalifa | |
King of Bahrain (2002–present)
The Arabic title of the King, as transliterated, is Malik al-Bahrayn (English: King of Bahrain). The King also holds the honorific title of sheikh.
| Name | Lifespan | Reign start | Reign end | Notes | Family | Image |
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| HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
| 28 January 1951 | 14 February 2002 | Incumbent | Son of Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Hessa bint Salman Al Khalifa | Khalifa | |