Here is a look at the life of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz al Saud.

Personal: Birth date: August 01, 1924

Birth place: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Father: King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman al Saud

Mother: Fahda bint Al-Asi Al-Shuraim

Marriage: Unknown, but according to Islamic tradition he is allowed no more than four at a time.

Children: Exact number is unknown; sons include: Khalid (eldest son died June 2011 at age 54); Mitab; Abdulaziz; Mishal; Faisal; Badr

Education: unknown

Religion: Wahhabism (a conservative Islamic sect)

Military: Commander of the Saudi kingdom's National Guard 1962-2010

Other Facts: Is one of 37 brothers.

Is prime minister and head of state.

Helped create the Allegiance Authority, a committee of princes who vote on the eligibility of future monarchs and crown princes.

Under his leadership, Saudi Arabia joined the World Trade Organization.

Breeds pure Arabian horses.

Speaks with a stutter.

Timeline: 1962-2010 - Commander of the Saudi kingdom's National Guard.

1975-1982 - Is Saudi Arabia's second deputy prime minister.

1976 - During his first visit to the United States, he meets with President Gerald Ford.

June 13, 1982 - King Khalid dies and Fahd Bin Abdulaziz al Saud is named King of Saudi Arabia. He names his half-brother, Prince Abdullah, crown prince and successor.

1982-2005 - Deputy Prime Minister.

October 1987 - During his second visit to the United States, Crown Prince Abdullah meets with President George H.W. Bush.

March 1, 1992 - Is confirmed heir to the throne of Saudi Arabia by King Fahd.

November 1995 - King Fahd has a stroke, and Crown Prince Abdullah assumes his duties.

September 1998 - Meets with President Bill Clinton in the United States.