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1951 in Libya

Explore 3 historical events and records for Libya in 1951.

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Historical records for Libya in 1951

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October

7 October 1951

Constitution of Kingdom of Libya

al-Senussi, Muhammad Idris · Benghazi · Government / Government of Libya

Libyan representatives adopt a federal constitution establishing a hereditary constitutional monarchy.

December

24 December 1951

Accession as King

al-Senussi, Muhammad Idris · Benghazi · Government / Government of Libya

Idris becomes king of the newly independent United Kingdom of Libya.

24 December 1951

First National Government

al-Muntasir, Mahmud · Tripoli · Prime Minister of Libya · Government / Government of Libya

Al-Muntasir becomes the first prime minister of independent Libya.

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