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How did Gamal Abdel Nasser receive the scar on his forehead?
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Gamal Abdel Nasser, photograph by Yousuf Karsh.
Gamal Abdel Nasser, who served as the president of Egypt, received the scar on his forehead during his youth while participating in anti-British street demonstrations.12
Throughout his early life, Nasser was frequently involved in political protests against British influence in Egypt. It was during one of these demonstrations that he sustained a blow to his forehead, which resulted in a permanent mark.12