Gamal Abdel Nasser was the second President of Egypt and served from 1954 until 1970. He is still considered a symbol of Arab dignity and freedom. Leading the Egyptian Revolution, Nasser guided his country into a period of industrialization.
Fast Facts:
- Born: January 15, 1918 in Alexandria, Egypt
- Spouse: Tahia Kazem
- Political Party: Arab Socialist Union
- Attended: Egyptian Military Academy]]
- Religion: Sunni Islam
- His father was a post-office employee
- Ruled Egypt from 1952 to 1970
- Preceded by: Muhammad Naguib
- Succeeded by: Anwar Sadat
- Died: September 28, 1970
Key Dates
- 1918: Born in Alexandria, Egypt to working class parents
- 1926: mother, Fahima Hamad died
- 1937 Admitted to the Egyptian Military Academy
- 1952: Revolution in Egypt begins with a coup, installing General Muhammad Naguib as President
- 1956: Nasser becomes the President of the United Arab Republic and 2nd President of Egypt
- 1970: Dies in Cairo, Egypt of a heart attack at the age of 52
Gamal Abdel Nasser Timeline
January 15, 1918: Born in Alexandria, Egypt
1937: Joined Egyptian Army
1943: Instructor, Egyptian Military College
1948: Fought as an officer in Egypt's invasion of Israel
1949: One of the founders of Egyptian Free Officers movement
1952: Overthrow of King Farouk (July 23)
1955: Participates in "Third World" Non-Aligned Conference at Bandoeng
1956: Elected first president of the Egyptian Republic
1956: Nationalized the Suez Canal in war with England, France and Israel
1958: Egypt and Syria form the United Arab Republic
1967: Led Egypt in the Six Day War against Israel
1968: Launched the War of Attrition against Israel
September 28, 1970: Died
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