King idris

History of Libya

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  • Kingdom of Libya

    Kingdom of Libya
    In 1951 Libya became a country. It was called Kingdom of Libya. King idris was the first and last king to rule in Libya.
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    History of Libya

  • King idris

    King Idris with U.S. vice-president Richard Nixon (March 1957). He sought cordial relations with the West.

  • Idris taking over by Gaddafi

    Idris taking over by Gaddafi
    While Idris was in turkey under treatment. Gaddafi convinced the army to go capture king Idris. Then he was sent to Eygpt to be in court and was put to a death sentance.

  • King's death

    Idris died at the Sultan Palace . he was 94 when he died. He was buried at Jannat al-Baqi, Medina, Saudi Arabia.