Queen Farida
Member of the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty
Married to King Farouk I · Parent of 3
Family snapshot
Three generations at a glance
Life story
Biography
First wife of King Farouk. Renamed Farida upon marriage. They divorced in 1948. Mother of three daughters.
Queen Farida occupies generation 2 of this recorded lineage partner to King Farouk I and parent of Princess Ferial, Princess Fawzia, and Princess Fadia. Their place in the family is best understood through the relationships preserved in the tree.
Within the wider Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty, this life forms part of a network spanning 2 recorded generations. The timeline and family snapshot below bring those connections together, while the full tree provides the broader historical context.
Milestones
Life timeline
5 September 1921
Born
The beginning of Queen Farida's recorded life.
Family
Married King Farouk I
A partnership that connects two branches of the Zulficar family.
Next generation
Family line continues
3 children recorded in this branch: Princess Ferial, Princess Fawzia, and Princess Fadia.
16 October 1988
Died
The close of a life whose connections continue through the family record.
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Frequently asked questions
Who were Queen Farida's children?
Queen Farida had 3 children: Princess Ferial, Princess Fawzia, and Princess Fadia.
Who did Queen Farida marry?
Queen Farida was married to King Farouk I.
What family tree does Queen Farida belong to?
Queen Farida appears in the Muhammad Ali Pasha Dynasty family tree on Lineage, where you can explore the full interactive genealogy chart.
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