Mahmoud Wagdy
Egyptian politician
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Mahmoud Wagdy (Arabic: محمود وجدي, born 23 March 1948) is an Egyptian politician and a former minister of interior.
PresidentHosni Mubarak
Mohamed Tantawi (Acting)
Mohamed Tantawi (Acting)
Preceded byHabib el-Adly
Succeeded byMansour el-Essawy
Born23 March 1948
Koum Hamada, Beheira
Mahmoud Wagdy | |
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محمود وجدي | |
| Minister of Interior of Egypt | |
| In office 31 January 2011 – 5 March 2011 | |
| President | Hosni Mubarak Mohamed Tantawi (Acting) |
| Preceded by | Habib el-Adly |
| Succeeded by | Mansour el-Essawy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1948 Koum Hamada, Beheira |
Early life and education
Career
Wagdy was the head of Cairo criminal investigations department and the head of prisons. He was appointed interior minister by President Hosni Mubarak on 31 January 2011, replacing Habib al-Adly.[2][3][4] Wagdy's tenure lasted brief and was replaced by Mansour el-Essawy who was appointed by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on 5 March 2011.[5][6]
