Egypt's Monarchy Toppled: Free Officers Seize Power
General Muhammad Naguib leads the Free Officers Movement to topple King Farouk, ending decades of British influence and monarchy in Egypt. This coup installs a republic that reshapes the Middle East's political landscape for generations.
July 23, 1952
74 years ago
Key Figures & Places
Muhammad Naguib
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Free Officers Movement
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Farouk of Egypt
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Free Officers Movement
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Mohamed Naguib
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Free Officers movement (Egypt)
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Egyptian revolution of 1952
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Farouk of Egypt
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Fuad II of Egypt
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Kingdom of Egypt
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Muhammad Ali dynasty
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