Ismail Nasiruddin of Terengganu

Fourth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia

Ismail Nasiruddin of Terengganu - Fourth Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia
Born

January 24th, 1907
118 years ago

Died

1979
46 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Malaysia

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Served as the fourth Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 1960 to 1965. His reign occurred during a period of significant national development and change in Malaysia. Prior to becoming Agong, held the position of Sultan of Terengganu and contributed to the administration of the state. Was involved in various ceremonial duties and took part in the country's constitutional monarchy.

Served as Yang di-Pertuan Agong from 1960 to 1965

Held the title of Sultan of Terengganu

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