Aly Maher Pasha

ModernPoliticianEgypt1882 — 1960

Three-time Egyptian prime minister during critical periods.

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Quick Facts

Born

1882

Died

1960

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score51.9

Aly Maher Pasha — Complete Timeline

1942 AD

Served as Prime Minister during the 1942 CrisisPolitical Action◆ Major

Aly Maher Pasha served as prime minister during the Abdeen Palace incident, when British forces surrounded the royal palace to force King Farouk to appoint a pro-Allied government. Maher resigned shortly after the crisis.

World War IIBritish InfluencePolitical Crisis

Impact: national

1952 AD

Appointed as Prime Minister after the 1952 RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

After the 1952 Egyptian Revolution, the Free Officers appointed Aly Maher Pasha as prime minister to manage the transition from monarchy to republic. He served briefly from July to September 1952 before being replaced.

RevolutionTransitionFree Officers

Impact: nationalconstructive

Resigned as Prime MinisterPolitical Action◆ Major

Maher resigned in September 1952 after disagreements with the Free Officers over land reform and the pace of political change. His resignation marked the end of civilian oversight and the consolidation of military rule.

ResignationFree OfficersPolitical Change

Impact: national