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Khedive

 

A British name retained. A title granted in 1867 by the sultan of Turkey to the viceroy or governor of Egypt.

 

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Cordova (CVE-39) (q.v.) was renamed HMS Khedive upon transfer to the United Kingdom under lend lease 25 August 1943.