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|---|---|
| Emir of Qatar | |
| Reign | 22 February 1972 – 27 June 1995 |
| Predecessor | Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani |
| Successor | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| Born | 17 September 1932 Al Rayyan, Qatar |
| Died | 23 October 2016 (aged 84) Doha, Qatar |
| Burial | Al Rayyan Cemetery |
| Issue | Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani |
| House | Thani |
| Father | Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani |
| Mother | Aisha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Qatar |
| Service | Qatar Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1972 - 1995 |
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani GCB GCMG (Arabic: خليفة بن حمد آل ثاني; 17 September 1932[1][2] – 23 October 2016) was the Emir of Qatar from 27 February 1972 until he was deposed by his son Hamad bin Khalifa in a coup on 27 June 1995.[3][4]
He died during the reign of his grandson, the current Emir, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
- ^ "من هو أمير قطر الراحل الشيخ خليفة بن حمد آل ثاني؟". 24 October 2016.
- ^ "من "خليفة" إلى "تميم".. 48 عاما من انقلابات الأسرة الحاكمة في قطر". 22 February 2020.
- ^ "Thani, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-". Hutchinson Encyclopedia. Farlex.
- ^ ""Lack of origin" sits on the throne of Doha. A Qatari newspaper reminds us of the meanness of "Hamad": The son accused his father of treason and demanded that Interpol arrest him. The former Emir charges his father with 4 charges that include his execution. And Qatari: "Ibn al-Haram" naturally betrays brothers - the seventh day". Retrieved 19 March 2023.