Biography
The Free Officers took power in July 1952. Nasser nationalized the Suez Canal in 1956 and survived the invasion that followed. He died in 1970.
Middle East · 1951–1990
GA
Primary revolution
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Egyptian Revolution of 1952
Colonel who overthrew the Egyptian monarchy and became the leading voice of Arab nationalism.
Life
1918–1970
1918–1970
Place
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
Years
1952–1956
1952–1956
Map
30.0444, 31.2357
30.0444, 31.2357
Revolution
Theme. Arab nationalism · Anti-monarchy
Key figures. Anwar Sadat
Outcome. The monarchy was replaced by a republic under military leadership.
Casualties. The 1952 takeover was nearly bloodless. Later wars with Israel were not.
Influence. The template for Arab republican coups and for Third World non-alignment.