Fuad I19 July 1928
Succesfully leads a coup & assumes dictatorial powers
Egypt · Revolution / Revolution of Egypt. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Succesfully leads a coup & assumes dictatorial powers
Nationalists overthrow Farouk & push aside the WAFD Party in favor of Nasser
Places Major General Mohammed Naguib in powers as titular leader. Nationalists overthrow Farouk & push aside the WAFD Party in favor of Nasser
Siezes power in Egypt
Assists the free officers committee to overthrow the British backed King Farouk
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