Faisal II

American  

Or Feisal II,

noun

1. 1935–58, king of Iraq 1939–58 (grandson of Faisal I).

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Faisal II British  

noun

1. 1935–58, last king of Iraq (1939–58)

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Example Sentences

Iraqis still bitterly recall the British invasion during World War II and many view the 1958 coup that deposed Faisal II with pride.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

Yet the boy’s talent quickly became obvious to his instructors, and to Iraq’s last king, Faisal II, when he visited young Dia’s school.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2016

Saddam's first venture into subversive politics came in 1956 when, as a new member of the Baath Party, he participated in an abortive coup against King Faisal II.

From Time Magazine Archive

Khashoggi's classmates included two princes who would become Kings, Faisal II of Iraq and Hussein of Jordan.

From Time Magazine Archive