Riyad Ghali

Riad Ghali (1919 – 12 July 1987) was the husband of Fathia Ghali the youngest daughter of King Fuad I and Nazli Sabri.

Marriage, Divorce and Death

While in the United States, Riyad Ghali married Princess Fathia in May 1950 against the will of King Farouk I. The marriage produced three children:

• Rafik Ghali (November 29, 1952)
• Rayed Ghali (born May 20, 1954)
• Ranya Ghali (born April 21, 1956)

Following family and financial problems due to bad investment, the marriage ended on 1973. In 10 December 1976, Riyad Ghali shot and killed his ex-wife and he unsuccessfully tried to commit suicide. He died on 12th July 1987.