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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

Fuad I came to the throne poor, yet left a private fortune of $50,000,000 to Farouk I, thus making the new King probably the wealthiest Egyptian.

From Time Magazine Archive

In his 31 years, Farouk I has become known principally as a glutton, a high-stakes gambler and a wolf.

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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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