Mohammed V of Morocco
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Mohammed V (August 10, 1909–February 26, 1961) (Arabic: محمد الخامس) was Sultan of Morocco from 1927 to 1953 and a King again from 1955 to 1961. He was the son of Sultan Yusef, upon whose death he succeeded to the throne. He was a member of the Alaouite Dynasty.
On 20 August 1953, the French who were occupying Morocco at the time forced Mohammed V and his family into exile on Corsica. A relative of his, Mohammed Ben Aarafa, was placed on the throne.
Mohammed V and his family were then transferred to Madagascar in January 1954. Mohammed V returned from exile on 16 November 1955, after active opposition to the French protectorate. In February 1956 he successfully negotiated with France for the independence of Morroco, and in 1957 took the title of King.
Among his wives was Lalla Abla bint Tahar, who became the mother of his son and successor Hassan II.
The Mohammed V International Airport of Casablanca is named after him.
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