Kamal el-Din Rifaat

ModernGeneralEgypt1921 — ?

Free Officer and Nasser loyalist.

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Quick Facts

Born

1921

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score39.4

Kamal el-Din Rifaat — Complete Timeline

1952 AD

Participated in the 1952 Egyptian RevolutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Kamal el-Din Rifaat was a member of the Free Officers movement that overthrew King Farouk. He was a loyalist to Nasser and served on the Revolutionary Command Council.

Egyptian RevolutionFree OfficersRevolutionary Command Council

Impact: national

1961 AD

Appointed Minister of InteriorPolitical Action

Rifaat served as Egypt's Minister of Interior, overseeing internal security and police forces. He was a key enforcer of Nasser's policies and maintained regime stability.

Minister of InteriorSecurityNasser Era

Impact: national

1964 AD

Served as Governor of AswanPolitical Action

Rifaat was appointed Governor of Aswan, where he oversaw regional development projects, including the Aswan High Dam. He remained a loyal Nasser supporter until his death.

GovernorAswan High DamRegional Development

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