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Farouk IArabic Faruq al-Awwal(born Feb. 11, 1920, Cairo, Egypt—died March 18, 1965, Rome, Italy) King of Egypt (1936–52). Son of King Fu'ad I (1868–1936), he was educated in Egypt and England and ascended the throne in 1936. Farouk's administration was hampered by internal rivalries. His alienation of the military, especially after its loss to Israel (1948), led to his own downfall. In 1952 a coup led by Gamal Abdel Nasser forced him to abdicate. He was succeeded by his infant son, Fu'ad II, but in 1953 Egypt became a republic. Farouk I, Faruk I 1920--65, last king of Egypt (1936--52). He was forced to abdicate (1952) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Farouk is from an immigrant family and his parents expect him to become a doctor; in many ways he is more sophisticated than anyone else Sam knows. Egypt, a British protectorate from 1882 to 1914, was a monarchy under King Fuad I (1922-1936) and his son Farouk I (1936-1952). Farouk is from an immigrant family and his parents expect him to become a doctor; in many ways he is more sophisticated than anyone else Sam knows. |
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