Debauched Facts About Farouk Of Egypt, The King Of The Night
King Farouk I of Egypt’s life was a brutal lesson that “the bigger they are, the harder they fall.”
From birth, the ruler’s whole world was a procession of luxury, debauchery, and extravagance, but this mass of privilege slowly corrupted the spoiled boy into a cruel, twisted man. But oh, did Farouk ever pay for his sins.
King Farouk Of Egypt Facts
1. His Birth Was Unusual
When Farouk was born on February 11, 1920, it was into unimaginable wealth. The first son and eldest child of King Fuad I of Egypt and Nazli Sabri, the little boy was already a celebrated heir before he could even lift a finger, and called the plush Abdeen Palace in Cairo his home. Yet behind all this gold and glory lay a crooked truth.
2. His Family Was Super Dysfunctional
Egypt at the time was still very much a male-dominated, patriarchal society—but even by these standards, Farouk’s family dynamic was utterly disturbing.
His father King Fuad demanded total control over his mother Nazli, even confining her to the palace. And if you think this had a negative effect on young Farouk, you’d be right.
3. He Lived A Sheltered Life
Surprise surprise, Farouk suffered immensely under his strict father, too. Case in point: Fuad only allowed Farouk to see his mother for a mere hour each day, and also confined his son to the palace grounds. Farouk didn’t even see the Great Pyramids at Giza until he was an adult, despite growing up right beside them. This was a recipe for instant disaster.
