Hassan II was the longest-serving monarch of Morocco, reigning from 1961 until his death in 1999. During his 38-year reign, he transformed Morocco from a French protectorate into an independent nation. This biography chron
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Hassan II was King of Morocco from 1961 until his death in 1999. Before his accession, he served as Crown Prince of Morocco from 1957 to 1961 and held key positions including commander-in-chief of the Royal Armed Forces and deputy prime minister. He was the eldest son of Mohammed V, who led Morocco to independence from French & Spanish rule.