King Farouk I
King of Egypt and Sudan (1936–1952)
Married to Queen Farida · Parent of 4 · 2 recorded parents
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
Son of King Fuad I. Became king at age 16. His reign ended with the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 led by the Free Officers. He abdicated and lived in exile in Monaco and Rome.
King Farouk I occupies generation 5 of this recorded lineage one of the children of King Fuad I and Queen Nazli Sabri, partner to Queen Farida and Queen Narriman, and parent of Princess Ferial, Princess Fawzia, Princess Fadia, and King Fuad II. The title "King of Egypt and Sudan (1936–1952)" reflects the public or family role associated with this profile.
Within the wider Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty, this life forms part of a network spanning 5 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
11 February 1920
Born
The beginning of King Farouk I's recorded life.
Family
Married Queen Farida
A partnership that connects two branches of the Al-Awwal family.
Next generation
Family line continues
4 children recorded in this branch: Princess Ferial, Princess Fawzia, Princess Fadia, and King Fuad II.
Legacy
King of Egypt and Sudan (1936–1952)
A defining role in the story of the Al-Awwal family.
18 March 1965
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were King Farouk I's parents?
King Farouk I's parents were father King Fuad I and mother Queen Nazli Sabri.
Who were King Farouk I's children?
King Farouk I had 4 children: Princess Ferial, Princess Fawzia, Princess Fadia, and King Fuad II.
Who did King Farouk I marry?
King Farouk I was married to Queen Farida and Queen Narriman.
What family tree does King Farouk I belong to?
King Farouk I appears in the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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