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Queen Noor of Jordan
(1951-)
Who Is Queen Noor of Jordan?
Queen Noor of Jordan was born Lisa Najeeb Halaby in Washington, D.C. During her early career, she worked in international urban planning in the United States, Australia, Iran and around the Arab world.
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She married King Hussein in 1978, and became known for her philanthropic work including advocacy for children, promoting peace and the removal of land mines, protecting the environment from climate change and advocating for cross-cultural understanding.
In recognition of her efforts, Queen Noor has received numerous awards and honorary doctorates in international relations, law and humane letters. She has also published two books, Hussein of Jordan and Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life, which became a New York Times No.
1 best seller published in 17 languages.
Early Life
Queen Noor of Jordan was born Lisa Najeeb Halaby on August 23, 1951, in Washington, D.C. Her father, Najeeb Elias Halaby, was born in