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Farouk

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Farouk , 1920-65, king of Egypt (1936-52), son and successor of Fuad I. After a short regency he acceded (1937) to the throne. A constitutional monarch, Farouk was frequently at odds with the Wafd , the largest Egyptian party. Because of his pro-Axis sympathies during World War II, the British imposed upon him a pro-British premier in 1942. General corruption, added to his defeat in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War , eventually led to the military coup of 1952, headed by Muhammad Naguib and Gamal Abdal Nasser . Farouk was forced to abdicate; he fled the country and found refuge abroad. ... Read more
Farouk I
Encyclopedia of World Biography Farouk I Farouk I (1920-1965) was the second king of modern Egypt. Though he was dynamic ... turned his interests from statecraft to the gratification of his desires. Farouk, the only son of Fuad I, was born in Cairo on Feb. 11, 1920. Educated first ... Read more
Farouk
A Dictionary of World History Farouk (1920–65) King of Egypt (1936–52). On assuming ... was forced by the British government to reinstate him. Farouk's defeat in the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1948, together ... General Neguib (1901–84) and masterminded by Nasser. Farouk was forced to abdicate in favour of his infant son, ... Read more

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Free Article SYRIA: FOREIGN MINISTER AND YEMENI COUNTERPART DISCUSS REGIONAL ISSUES.(Farouk Al-Sharaa, Mohammad Abo Baker Al-Qurabi)(Brief Article)
IPR Strategic Business Information Database; 12/13/2001