Abdel Latif Boghdadi

ModernGeneralEgypt1917 — 1999

Free Officer and Egyptian politician, critic of Nasser.

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Quick Facts

Born

1917

Died

1999

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)61

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score45.3

Abdel Latif Boghdadi — Complete Timeline

1952 AD

Participated in the 1952 Egyptian RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdel Latif Boghdadi was a key member of the Free Officers movement that overthrew King Farouk. He served on the Revolutionary Command Council after the coup.

Egyptian RevolutionFree OfficersRevolutionary Command Council

Impact: national

1958 AD

Served as Vice President of EgyptPolitical Action◆ Major

Boghdadi served as Vice President of Egypt under Nasser from 1958 to 1964. He was a prominent figure in the United Arab Republic and oversaw economic development projects.

Vice PresidentUnited Arab RepublicEconomic Development

Impact: national

1964 AD

Became a Critic of NasserPolitical Action◆ Major

Boghdadi resigned from his positions and became a vocal critic of Nasser's authoritarian rule. He opposed Nasser's socialist policies and the growing power of the security state.

Political DissentNasser CriticismResignation

Impact: national