Fuad II

King of Egypt

Fuad II - King of Egypt
Born

January 16th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Egypt

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Ascended to the throne as a child after the 1952 revolution that resulted in the abolition of the monarchy in Egypt. Lived in exile in various countries following the revolution, spending significant periods in the United States and France. Fuad II served as a ceremonial figure for the monarchy during his life in exile, but had no formal political role. In the years following the revolution, discussions about the monarchy and its possible restoration occurred in Egyptian political circles, although no substantial movement towards this has taken place.

Served as the last King of Egypt until 1952

Lived in exile after the monarchy was abolished

Had a ceremonial role in Egyptian royalist circles

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