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1935 - Born on the 2nd of May in Baghdad ,Iraq.
1939-1958 - King of Iraq, started at early age of 4.
Little known fact: He was an asthma fighter.
1940s-1950s - Went to United Kingdom to study at Harrow School along with his cousin King Hussein of Jordan.
1953 - Assumed full powers on 2nd of May.
1958 - Shot with a machine gun in his palace garden along with his family and servants.
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A historical guide to the ancient sites in Iraq: Issued on the occasion of Coronation of His Majesty, King Faisal II, May 2nd, 1953 (Unknown Binding - Jul 25, 2008) |
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The Archaeological Exhibition of 1955 (Under The Patronage of H.M. King Faisal II) (Paperback - Jul 25, 2008) |
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