Farouk

/fɑːˈruːk/ noun

Definition

King Farouk I was the last reigning king of Egypt (1922-1952), known for his controversial reign during a period of great social and political change in Egypt.

Etymology

An Arabic name meaning 'one who distinguishes right from wrong.' King Farouk became a historical figure whose reign marked the end of the Egyptian monarchy before the Egyptian Revolution of 1952.

Kelly Says

King Farouk was deposed in 1952 at age 32 and spent the rest of his life in exile—his brief reign is a fascinating case study in how world politics changed after World War II, when traditional monarchies fell out of favor!

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