Mohammed V of Morocco
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Mohammed V of Morocco was born on August 10, 1909, in Fez[1][2][3][4][5][6] and died on February 26, 1961, in Rabat[1][2][3][5][6]. He was a follower of Islam. His children included Hassan II, Lalla Fatima Zohra, Princess Lalla Aicha of Morocco, Prince Moulay Abdallah of Morocco, Lalla Amina of Morocco, Princess Lalla Malika of Morocco, and one additional child.
He received several awards throughout his life, including the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, Companion of the Liberation, Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit, and the Order of Merit. Furthermore, he was decorated with the Grand Collar of the Order of the Nile and the Order of al-Hussein bin Ali, along with two other awards.
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Mausoleum of Mohammed V[7]
- Father: Yusef of Morocco[8]
- Mother: Lalla Yacout[9]
- Spouse: Lalla Abla bint Tahar[10], Lalla Bahia[11], Lalla Hanila bint Mamoun[12]
- Child: Hassan II[13], Lalla Fatima Zohra[14], Princess Lalla Aicha of Morocco[15], Prince Moulay Abdallah of Morocco[16], Lalla Amina of Morocco[17], Princess Lalla Malika of Morocco[18], Lalla Nuzha of Morocco[19]
- Country of citizenship: Morocco[20]
- Native language: Arabic[21]
- Position held: sultan of Morocco[22], King of Morocco[23]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Companion of the Liberation[25], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[26], Order of Merit[27], Grand Collar of the Order of the Nile[28], Order of al-Hussein bin Ali[29], Order of the Umayyads[30], Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud[31], Grand Cordon of the order of Nichan Iftikhar[32], Collar of the Order of Charles III[33], The honorary doctor of Lebanese University[34], Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows[35], honorary doctor of the University of Bordeaux[36], Member 1st Class of the Order of the Umayyads[37]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Family: 'Alawi dynasty[40]
- Anthem: Cherifian Anthem[41]
- Noble title: sultan[42]
- Commons category: Mohammed V of Morocco[43]
- Given name: Muhammad[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Mohammed V of Morocco[45]
- Commons gallery: Mohammed V of Morocco[46]
- Relative: Mohammed VI of Morocco[47], Ahmed Osman[48], Prince Moulay Hicham of Morocco[49], Prince Moulay Ismail of Morocco[50], Lalla Latifa[51], Moulay Ali Alaoui[52], Lalla Joumala Alaoui[53], Moulay Abdallah ben Ali Alaoui[54], Moulay Youssef Alaoui[55], Prince Moulay Rachid of Morocco[56], Princess Lalla Hasnaa of Morocco[57], Princess Lalla Asma of Morocco[58], Princess Lalla Meryem of Morocco[59]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[60], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[61], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[62]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[63]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mohammed V of Morocco include Mohammed V International Airport[64], an international airport[65], in Morocco[66], founded in 1959[67]; Mohammed V Stadium[68], an association football venue[69], in Morocco[70], founded in 1955[71]; Mausoleum of Mohammed V[72], a mausoleum[73], in Morocco[74]; Mohammedia[75], an urban commune of Morocco[76], in Morocco[77]; Mohammed V University[78], a university[79], in Morocco[80], founded in 1957[81]; Salle Mohammed V[82], a sports venue[83], in Morocco[84]; Avenue Mohammed V[85], an avenue[86], in Tunisia[87]; and Mohammed V Mosque[88], a mosque[89], in Morocco[90], founded in 1983[91].
Why It Matters
Mohammed V of Morocco has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[92] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[93]
Entities named for him include Mohammed V International Airport[64], an international airport[65], in Morocco[66], founded in 1959[67]; Mohammed V Stadium[68], an association football venue[69], in Morocco[70], founded in 1955[71]; Mausoleum of Mohammed V[72], a mausoleum[73], in Morocco[74]; Mohammedia[75], an urban commune of Morocco[76], in Morocco[77]; Mohammed V University[78], a university[79], in Morocco[80], founded in 1957[81]; and Salle Mohammed V[82], a sports venue[83], in Morocco[84].
FAQs
Where was Mohammed V of Morocco born?
Mohammed V of Morocco's place of birth was Fez[2].
Where did Mohammed V of Morocco die?
Mohammed V of Morocco died in Rabat[4].
Who were Mohammed V of Morocco's parents?
Mohammed V of Morocco's father was Yusef of Morocco[8]. Mohammed V of Morocco's mother was Lalla Yacout[9].
Who was Mohammed V of Morocco married to?
Mohammed V of Morocco's spouses include Lalla Abla bint Tahar[10], Lalla Bahia[11], and Lalla Hanila bint Mamoun[12].
What did Mohammed V of Morocco do for work?
Mohammed V of Morocco worked as a politician[5].
What awards did Mohammed V of Morocco receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Companion of the Liberation[25], Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit[26], and Order of Merit[27].