Muhammad Naguib

ModernPoliticianEgypt1901 — 1984

Egypt revolutionary leader sidelined by Nasser.

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Quick Facts

Born

1901

Died

1984

Country

Egypt

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score48.6

Muhammad Naguib — Complete Timeline

1952 AD

Led the 1952 Egyptian RevolutionPolitical Action

Muhammad Naguib (same as Mohamed Naguib) was the leader of the Free Officers movement that overthrew King Farouk. He became the first president of Egypt, but was sidelined by Nasser within two years.

RevolutionFree OfficersRepublic

Impact: nationalconstructive

1954 AD

Sidelined by Gamal Abdel NasserPolitical Action◆ Major

Naguib was forced to resign as president and placed under house arrest after a power struggle with Nasser. He was removed from all positions and kept under surveillance for nearly 30 years, becoming a symbol of the revolution's internal conflicts.

CoupNasserHouse Arrest

Impact: nationaltragic

1972 AD

Released from House ArrestPolitical Action

President Anwar Sadat released Naguib from house arrest in 1972 as part of a political reconciliation. Naguib lived quietly until his death in 1984, but his role in the revolution was later rehabilitated in historical accounts.

ReleaseRehabilitationLegacy

Impact: national