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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

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

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

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

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