Farouk of Egypt

His Majesty King Farouk of Egypt (February 11, 1920 – March 18, 1965) was the penultimate King of Egypt, succeeding his father, Fuad I, in 1936. His sister Fawzia was Queen of Iran for a brief period. His full title was "H.M. Farouk I, by the grace of God, King of Egypt and of Sudan, Sovereign of Nubia, of Kordofan and of Darfur".

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Upon his coronation, the 16 year-old king made a public radio address to the nation, the first time a King of Egypt had ever spoken directly to his people. His father Fuad I did not speak any Arabic and relied on representatives to make his wishes known to his subjects in their native language.

February 11: February 11 is the 42nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 323 days remaining, 324 in leap years....

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