What was taken by force can only be retrieved by force. - Gamal Abdel Nasser

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What was taken by force can only be retrieved by force.

Gamal Abdel Nasser

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About Gamal Abdel Nasser

Gamal Abdel Nasser (January 15, 1918 – September 28, 1970; Arabic: جمال عبد الناصر, name also transliterated as Jamal Abd al-Naser , "Jamal Abd An-Nasser", and other variants) was the leader of Egypt from 1954 until his death in 1970. He is considered one of the most important political figures in modern Arab history, and in Developing World politics of the 20th century. He was well-known for his nationalist policies and his version of pan-Arabism also referred to as Nasserism, which won a great following in the Arab World during the 1950s and 1960s. Many in the general Arab populace still view Nasser as a symbol of Arab dignity and freedom.

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Alternative Names: Nasser • Gamal Abd al-Nasser • Gamal Abd el-Nasser • Gamal abd an-Nassir • Jamal Abd an-Nasir • Gamal Abdel Nasser Hussein • Jamāl ʻAbd al-Nāṣir • Jamāl ʻAbd al-Nāṣir Ḥusayn

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