     mohammed v (10 august 1909 â 26 february 1961) () was sultan of morocco from 1927â53, exiled from 1953â55, 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. his uncle, mohammed ben aarafa, was placed on the throne. mohammed v and his family were then transferred to madagascar in january 1954. mohammed v returned from exile on 16 november 1955, and was again recognized as sultan after active opposition to the french protectorate. in february 1956 he successfully negotiated with france for the independence of morocco, and in 1957 took the title of king. ==personal life==  mohammed v was one of the sons of sultan yusef, who was enthroned by the french in september 1912 and his wife lalla yaqut, who was of turkish origin.{{cite book|title=journal d'un prince banni: demain le maroc|location=9 april 2014|isbn=978-2-246-85166-0|author=[[prince moulay hicham of morocco|prince moulay h
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