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Farouk I

American  
[fah-rook, fuh-] / fɑˈruk, fə- /

noun

  1. Faruk I.


Farouk I British  
/ fəˈruːk /

noun

  1. 1920–65, last king of Egypt (1936–52). He was forced to abdicate (1952)

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The remains of Queen Farida - the wife of King Farouk I, who was overthrown in a 1952 coup - were moved to a mosque after her tomb was destroyed.

From BBC May 26, 2023

Despite Britain's objections to treaty-breaking, Farouk I styled himself King of this region.

From Time Magazine Archive

In his palace sulked Farouk I, the boy king with the girl wife.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week in the Barlman the powers they have exercised were turned over to Farouk I in a simple ceremony of oath-taking like that by which a President is sworn in at Washington.

From Time Magazine Archive

Another day had begun for Farouk I, King of Egypt, Sovereign of Nubia, Sudan, Kordofan and Darfour, and for his young Queen, who are currently in the 13th week of their honeymoon.

From Time Magazine Archive

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