This man who nationalized the Azhar University ordered the execution of Sayyid Qutb and led the Free Officers Movement.
This man who nationalized the Azhar University ordered the execution of Sayyid Qutb and led the Free Officers Movement. His involvement in the overthrow of King Farouk allowed him to succeed his predecessor, Mohammed Naguib. This man combined his country with Jordan to form the United Arab Republic but was forced out of power following his country's defeat during the Yom Kippur War.  For 10 points, identify this president of Egypt that built the Aswan High Dam and sparked an international crisis by nationalizing the Suez Canal.
This man who nationalized the Azhar University ordered the execution of Sayyid Qutb and led the Free Officers Movement.
Gamal Abdel {Nasser}