Kamal ad-Din Hussein

ModernGeneralEgypt1921 — ?

Free Officers member and Egyptian minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1921

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)29

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)81

Strategy (15%)48

Total Score57.1

Kamal ad-Din Hussein — Complete Timeline

1952 AD

Participated in the 1952 Egyptian RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Kamal ad-Din Hussein was a member of the Free Officers movement that overthrew King Farouk on July 23, 1952. He played a role in the coup that established the Republic of Egypt.

Egyptian RevolutionFree OfficersCoup

Impact: national

1954 AD

Appointed Minister of Social AffairsPolitical Action

Hussein served as Egypt's Minister of Social Affairs under President Gamal Abdel Nasser. He implemented social welfare programs and land reform policies as part of Nasser's socialist agenda.

Social ReformNasser EraGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive

1964 AD

Resigned from GovernmentPolitical Action

Hussein resigned from his ministerial position due to disagreements with Nasser's policies. His resignation marked a break from the Nasser regime, though he remained a figure in Egyptian politics.

ResignationPolitical DisagreementNasser Era

Impact: national