- a variation of Faruk I.
Farouk I
Americannoun
noun
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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
Before his eyes swam Beatonesque visions: "Prince Mohammed Ali, heir to the throne and cousin of King Farouk I ... in his tarboosh, morning coat and sponge-bag trousers, with an enormous emerald on one finger."
From Time Magazine Archive
Meanwhile, Egypt's defenses along the frontier of Italian Libya were inspected by popular young King Farouk I on a flying visit to pep up Egyptian troops.
From Time Magazine Archive
At the start of World War II, fat, frisky young King Farouk I of Egypt suffered from nightmares in which he was chased by an angry lion.
From Time Magazine Archive
Despite Britain's objections to treaty-breaking, Farouk I styled himself King of this region.
From Time Magazine Archive
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