13. Ibn Saud
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud, born in 1876, was the founder and first king of Saudi Arabia, reigning from 1932 until his death in 1953. He unified the Arabian Peninsula through a combination of military conquests and strategic alliances, establishing a centralized state that integrated various tribal regions. His leadership not only consolidated political power but also defined the nation’s religious and cultural identity, laying the foundation for modern Saudi Arabia (britannica.com).
