Mohammed V (10 August 1909 – 26 February 1961) (Arabic: محمد الخامس) was Sultan of Morocco from 1927–53 exiled from 1953–55 where he was again recognized as Sultan upon his return and King from 1957 to 1961. His full name was Sidi Mohammed ben Yusef or 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.
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