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Abdel Al-BaghdadiEgyptian political and military figure, one of the leaders of the 1952 revolution, vice president of the United Arab Republic and Egypt in 1958-1964.
Date of Birth: 20.09.1917
Country:  Egypt |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Military Academy
- Military Career and the 1952 Revolution
- Role in the Revolution
- Later Years
- Six-Day War
- Vice President
Early Life and Education
Birth and FamilyAbdel Latif Mahmoud al-Boghdadi was born on September 20, 1917, in the village of Shawa, Dakahlia Province, near El Mansoura. His father, Mahmoud Boghdadi, was the mayor of Shawa, which enabled Abdel Latif to receive a formal education.
Military Academy
He graduated high school and college before earning a bachelor's degree in 1937. On December 31, 1938, he graduated with honors from the Egyptian Military Academy. In 1939, he completed his training at the Air Force Academy.
Military Career and the 1952 Revolution
World War II ServiceAs a lieutenant in the Royal Egyptian Air Force in 1939, al-Boghdadi joined a group of officers sympathetic to Nazi Germany. In 1942, the group attempted to contact German General Erwin Rommel, but their aircraft was shot down by the Germans.
Role in the Revolution
After the British forced King Farouk to dismiss Hussein Sirry Pasha's government in 1942, al-Boghdadi and Salah Salem offered their support to the king. They threatened to kill the new prime minister, Mustafa Nahhas, if he proved to be a British supporter.
Later Years
Post-War ActivitiesAfter World War II, al-Boghdadi searched for a new ideological direction. He contacted communist groups but eventually embraced nationalist and pan-Arabist ideas.
Six-Day War
During the Six-Day War in 1967, al-Boghdadi served as an air force commander. He was the first Egyptian pilot to bomb Tel Aviv and was awarded the Military Star and the Order of Fuad.
Vice President
In 1958, al-Boghdadi became vice president of the United Arab Republic (UAR), which included Egypt and Syria. He held this position until 1964, when the UAR dissolved.
