Hussein of Jordan Hussein of Jordan Hussein bin Talal (, "Al-Ḥusayn ibn Ṭalāl"; 14 November 1935 – 7 February 1999) reigned as King of Jordan from 11 August 1952 until his death. According to Hussein, he was a 40th-generation direct descendant of Muhammad as he belonged to the Hashemite family which has ruled Jordan since 1921. Hussein was born in Amman as the eldest child of Talal bin Abdullah and Zein Al-Sharaf. Hussein began his schooling in Amman, continuing his education abroad. After Talal became King of Jordan in 1951, Hussein was named heir apparent. The Parliament forced Talal to abdicate a year
Jean Monet (son of Claude Monet) Claude Monet kept the painting, and never exhibited it, throughout his life. He trained to be a chemist in Switzerland. Monet married Blanche Hoschedé in 1897. They lived in Rouen, where Jean worked for his uncle Léon Monet as a chemist, and Beaumont-le-Roger until 1913. The couple visited Giverny on weekends. Jean suffered an illness for a period of time and died on February 10, 1914. He is buried at the Giverny Church Cemetery, Giverny. His wife Blanche, father, and brother Michel are also buried at the cemetery. Paintings by Claude Monet of his son: Jean Monet (son of Claude