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Mohammed of Saudi Arabia Dies; Warrior and King-Maker Was 80

By Constance L. Hays

Mohammed of Saudi Arabia Dies; Warrior and King-Maker Was 80
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Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdel-Aziz, the eldest surviving brother of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia and a warrior who fought in pivotal battles with his father, the founder of the Saudi kingdom, died yesterday in Riyadh. He was 80 years old.

The Prince's death was proclaimed to the country by the Royal Court. A burial was scheduled for today.

Prince Mohammed was known as ''the maker of kings'' because he twice appeared to have passed up the throne in favor of two of his younger half-brothers, King Faisal and King Khalid.

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