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Idris I of Libya: King of Libya from 1951 to 1969.
Born in Jaghbub (died at age 93).
9 awards including Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar.
AWARDS (9)
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Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
WON
B
Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer
WON
B
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
WON
Biography
Idris was King of Libya from 24 December 1951 until his ousting in the 1 September 1969 coup d'état. He ruled over the United Kingdom of Libya from 1951 to 1963, after which the country became known as simply the Kingdom of Libya. Idris had served as Emir of Cyrenaica and Tripolitania from the 1920s until 1951. He also headed the Sanusi order.
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How old was Idris I of Libya?
Idris I of Libya was born on and passed away on at the age of 93.
Where was Idris I of Libya born?
Idris I of Libya was born in Jaghbub.
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