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July 23, 1952: Egyptian monarchy toppled by coup.

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A movement of military conspirators—the Free Officers led by Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser—toppled the Egyptian monarchy in a coup on this day. Army officer Anwar el-S─d─t favoured the immediate public execution of King Farouk and some members of the establishment, but Nasser vetoed the idea and permitted Farouk and others to go into exile. The country was taken over by a Revolutionary Command Council of 11 officers controlled by Nasser, with Major General Mo?ammad Naguib as the puppet head of ...