Farida (1921–1988)
Farida (1921–1988)
Queen of Egypt. Name variations: Farida Favzira. Born Safinaz Khanum, Sept 5, 1921, in Alexandria, Egypt; died in Cairo, Oct 15, 1988; dau. of H.E. Yusuf Zulfikar (sometime ambassador to Iran) and Zainab (sometime lady-in-waiting to Queen Nazli); m. King Faruk or Farouk I (r. 1936–52), Jan 20, 1938 (div. Nov 17, 1948); m. Wahid Nasri, Mar 21, 1953; children: Ahmad Fuad (who succeeded his father as King Fuad II); Farial (b. 1938, who m. Samir Cheriff); Fawzia (1940–2005); Fadia (1943–2003).
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