Mohammed V of Morocco
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| Mohammed V of Morocco | |
| King of Morocco Sultan of Morocco Emperor of Al Magreb (1957-1958) |
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| Sultan Mohammed V of Morocco visiting Lawrence Livermore Lab, United States, in 1957 | |
| Reign | 1927 - 1961 |
| Born | August 10, 1909 |
| Birthplace | Rabat, Morocco |
| Died | February 26, 1961 (aged 51) |
| Place of death | Rabat, Morocco |
| Predecessor | Yusef |
| Successor | Hassan II |
| Consort | Lalla Bahia (3rd wife) |
| Royal House | Alaouite dynasty |
Mohammed V (August 10, 1909 – February 26, 1961) (Arabic: محمد الخامس) was Sultan of Morocco from 1927 to 1953, exiled from 1953-55, where he was again recognized as Sultan upon his return, and King from 1957 to 1961. His full name was Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef, or Son of (Sultan) Yusef, upon whose death he succeeded to the throne. He was a member of the Alaouite Dynasty.
On August 20, 1953, the French who were occupying Morocco at the time forced Mohammed V and his family into exile on Corsica. A relative of his, Mohammed Ben Aarafa, was placed on the throne.
Mohammed V and his family were then transferred to Madagascar in January 1954. Mohammed V returned from exile on November 16, 1955, again recognized as Sultan after active opposition to the French protectorate. In February 1956 he successfully negotiated with France for the independence of Morocco, and in 1957 took the title of King.
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[edit] Death
He died on February 26, 1961 after a minor operation.[1]
[edit] Legacy
The Mohammed V International Airport of Casablanca is named after him, as well as numerous universities and various public spaces across Morocco. There is an Avenue Mohammed V in nearly every Moroccan city.
Among his wives was Lalla Abla bint Tahar, who became the mother of his son and successor Hassan II.
In December, 2007, The Forward reported on a secret diplomatic initiative by the Moroccan government to have Mohammed V admitted to the Righteous Among the Nations.[2]
[edit] Honours
- Order of Blood of Tunisia
- Grand Cross of the Legion d'Honneur of France-1927
- Companion of the Order of the Liberation of France-1945
- Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit of the United States of America-1945
- Grand Collar of the Order of the Yoke and Arrows of Francoist Spain-1956
- Grand Collar of the Order of Idris I of the Kingdom of Libya-1956
- Collar of the Order of the Hashemites of the Kingdom of Iraq-1956
- Grand Cordon of the Order of Oumayyad of Syria-1960
- Grand Cordon of the Order of Merit of Lebanon, special class-1960
- Collar of the Order of the Nile of the Republic of Egypt-1960
- Collar of the Order of Hussein ibn Ali of Jordan-1960
- Grand Cordon of the King Abdul Aziz Decoration of Saudi Arabia-1960
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Mohammed V of Morocco Dies at 51 After Surgery". New York Times. February 26, 1961. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F30C13FA3F5D1B728DDDAE0A94DA405B818AF1D3&scp. Retrieved on 2008-06-13. "King Mohammed V died today after a minor operation. He was 51 years old and had occupied the throne since 1927."
- ^ An Arab King Righteous Among the Nations?. The Forward, December 12, 2007
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| Preceded by Yusef |
Sultan of Morocco 1927–1953 |
Succeeded by Mohammed Ben Aarafa |
| Preceded by Mohammed Ben Aarafa |
Sultan of Morocco 1955-1957 |
Succeeded by Himself as King |
| Preceded by Himself as Sultan |
King of Morocco 1957–1961 |
Succeeded by Hassan II |
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