Fawzia (1921–)
Fawzia (1921–)
Egyptian princess. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Nov 5, 1921; dau. of King Fuad I, king of Egypt, and Nazli Sabri; became 1st wife of Muhammad Reza Pahlavi also known as Riza I Pahlavi, shah of Iran (r. 1941–1979, deposed), Mar 16, 1939 (div. 1948); m. Colonel H.E. Ismail Hussain Shirin Bey (minister for War and the Navy), 1949; children: (1st m.) Shahnaz Pahlavi (b. 1940); (2nd m.) Nadia (b. 1950) and Muhammad Shirin (b. 1955).
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