Idris I of Libya

King of Libya from 1951 to 1969
Person human Q116430
Idris I of Libya
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Idris I of Libya

Summary

Idris I of Libya is a human[1]. Born in Jaghbub[2], he… he was born on +1889-03-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Cairo[4]. He died on +1983-05-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (690 views/month, #6,716 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Idris I of Libya was born in Jaghbub[2].
  • Idris I of Libya passed away in Cairo[4].
  • Idris I of Libya was born on +1889-03-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Idris I of Libya was born on +1890-03-12T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Idris I of Libya died on +1983-05-25T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Idris I of Libya is buried at Al-Baqi'[9].
  • Idris I of Libya's father was Muhammed Mehdi Senusi[10].
  • Idris I of Libya was married to Fatimah el-Sharif[11].
  • Idris I of Libya held citizenship in Libya[12].
  • Idris I of Libya's professions included politician[6].
  • Idris I of Libya held the position of king[13].
  • Idris I of Libya received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Idris I of Libya received the Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[15].
  • Idris I of Libya received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[16].
  • Idris I of Libya received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Idris I of Libya received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18].
  • Idris I of Libya received the Order of the Nile[19].
  • Idris I of Libya's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
  • Idris I of Libya's image is recorded as Koning van Lybie Mohammed Sayed el Idriss, Bestanddeelnr 905-4130.jpg[21].
  • Idris I of Libya is recorded as male[22].
  • Idris I of Libya's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Idris I of Libya's family is recorded as House of Senussi[24].
  • Idris I of Libya's coat of arms image is recorded as Coat of arms of Libya (1952–1969).svg[25].
  • Idris I of Libya's noble title is recorded as king[26].
  • Idris I of Libya's ISNI is recorded as 0000000382268539[27].

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Origins and Family

Idris I of Libya was born in Jaghbub[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1889-03-12T00:00:00Z[3] and +1890-03-12T00:00:00Z[8]. His father was Muhammed Mehdi Senusi[10].

Career and Affiliations

Idris I of Libya worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of king[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[15], a grade of an order[30], in Lebanon[31], founded in 1936[32]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[16], a grade of an order[33], in Greece[34], founded in 1833[35]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[36], in France[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18], a grade of an order[38], in Italy[39]; and Order of the Nile[19], an order[40], in Egypt[41], founded in 1915[42].

Personal Life

Idris I of Libya was married to Fatimah el-Sharif[11]. His religion is recorded as Islam[20].

Death and Burial

Idris I of Libya died on +1983-05-25T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Cairo[4]. He is buried at Al-Baqi'[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Idris I of Libya include Order of Idris I[43], an order[44], in Libya[45], founded in 1947[46].

Why It Matters

Idris I of Libya ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (690 views/month, #6,716 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

Entities named for him include Order of Idris I[43], an order[44], in Libya[45], founded in 1947[46].

FAQs

Where was Idris I of Libya born?

Idris I of Libya's place of birth was Jaghbub[2].

Where did Idris I of Libya die?

Idris I of Libya died in Cairo[4].

Who were Idris I of Libya's parents?

Idris I of Libya's father was Muhammed Mehdi Senusi[10].

Who was Idris I of Libya married to?

Idris I of Libya's spouses include Fatimah el-Sharif[11].

What did Idris I of Libya do for work?

Idris I of Libya worked as politician[6].

What awards did Idris I of Libya receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[14], Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[15], Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer[16], and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[17].

References

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  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Dictionary of African Biography. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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