Mohammed V of Morocco

Mohammad Al-Khamis Ben Youssef Ben Mohammed Al-Alaoui, known as Mohammed V (August 10, 1909 –  February 26, 1961) is Sultan of Morocco from 1927 to 1953; he is recognized as Sultan again upon his return from exile in 1955, and as King from 1957 to 1961.

His full name wis Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef, or Son of (Sultan) Yusef, upon whose death he succeeds to the throne.

He is a member of the Alaouite dynasty.

On August 20, 1953 (the eve of Eid al-Adha), the French colonial authorities force Mohammed V, an important national symbol in the growing Moroccan independence movement, into exile in Corsica along with his family.

His first cousin once removed, Mohammed Ben Aarafa, is made a puppet monarch and placed on the throne.

Mohammed V and his family are subsequently transferred to Madagascar in January 1954.

Mohammed V returns from exile on November 16, 1955, and is again recognized as Sultan after active opposition to the French protectorate.

In February 1956 he successfully negotiates with France and Spain for the independence of Morocco, and in 1957 takes the title of King.

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