# Adnan Kassar

_Lebanese politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Adnan Kassar was a Lebanese banker, businessman and politician, who served in different cabinet posts.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 January 1930 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Beirut ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P19))
- **Died:** 2 May 2025 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Lebanon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; businessperson; lawyer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P102))
- **Education:** Saint Joseph University of Beirut; Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P69))
- **Positions held:** minister of state (2009–2011); Minister of Economy and Trade (26 October 2004 – 19 April 2005) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P39))
- **Awards:** Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the National Order of the Cedar; Officer of the National Order of Merit; Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Commander of the Order of Rio Branco ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670#P166))

## Questions

**When was Adnan Kassar born?**  
Adnan Kassar was born on 25 January 1930 in Beirut.

**What positions has Adnan Kassar held?**  
Positions held by Adnan Kassar include: minister of state (2009–2011); Minister of Economy and Trade (2004–2005).

**Where did Adnan Kassar study?**  
Adnan Kassar was educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Adnan Kassar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Kassar) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2824670](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2824670) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Adnan Kassar". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/adnan-kassar. Retrieved 7 November 2026.