Idris I

[ahy-dris, ahy-drees]

noun

1. Mohammed Idris Senussi, 1890–1983, king of Libya 1951–69.

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“Auntie Idris,” I say, and she looks up with that smile of hers.

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Said Idris: "I'm in a position now where I get to kind of sit back and choose what roles I want to play or choose what roles I want to give my energy to."

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In 1951, the newly crowned King Idris I broadcast a radio address from the city to proclaim Libya independent.

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Gaddafi's long reign Col Gaddafi ruled Libya for nearly 42 years after he took power from King Idris I, when he was just 27 years old.

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Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has ruled Libya for 42 years after he took power from King Idris I, when he was just 27 years old.

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