Summary
JANUARY, 1952: Egypt is placed under martial law as a result of widespread anti-British riots.
MARCH: King Farouk I of Egypt suspends Parliament and declares himself a direct descendant of the Prophet Mohammed.See the full content of this document
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Events Leading to the 1956 Crisis
JULY: A successful military coup against Farouk is led by officers including Mohammed Neguid and Gamal Abdel Nasser...
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