Farouk, or Faruk, (1920-1965), king of Egypt, 193-52. Corrupt and showing little concern for the welfare of his people, Farouk was overthrown by a group of army officers led by Mohammed Naguib and Gamal Abdel Nasser.
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From the mouth of the Nile River to the tip of Cape Town, explore African history, geography and cultures on the African history section. With maps, videos and incredible photographs, this channel provides a wealth of resources for learning about this expansive continent.
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African Explorers
African Explorers articles traces the history of notable African explorers. See this amazing continent through the eyes of those who've traversed it.
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