Iraqi leader who waged war against Iran; his invasion of Kuwait led to the Gulf War (born in 1937)
"President Hussein's invasion of Kuwait triggered the Gulf War."
king of Jordan credited with creating stability at home and seeking peace with Israel (1935-1999)
"King Hussein of Jordan guided his nation through decades of regional turmoil while pursuing a historic peace treaty with Israel."
A male given name from Arabic: alternative spelling of Husayn
"The historical records often refer to the leader by his alternate spelling, Hussein, rather than the more common Husayn."