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Alfred Naqqache

Lebanese politician (1888-1978)

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Alfred Georges Naccache (Arabic: ألفرد جورج نقاش; 3 May 1888– 26 September 1978) was a Lebanese statesman, Prime Minister and head of state during the French Mandate of Lebanon. In 1919 he contributed to La Revue Phénicienne which was established by Charles Corm in Beirut. He was serving as prime minister when he was appointed president by the French authorities after the resignation of Emile Edde. Pierre-Georges Arlabosse served as acting president for 6 days before Naccache assumed office. From 1953 to 1955 he served as foreign minister. The National Museum of Beirut was opened by him on 27 May 1942.

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Born
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Place of birth
Beirut wd
Died
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Place of death
Beirut wd
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire, Arab Kingdom of Syria wd
Occupation
politician, barrister, head of government wd
Political party
Kataeb Party wd
Education
Sorbonne wd

Positions held wd

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon (1953–1955)
  • President of Lebanon (9 April 1941 – 18 March 1943)
  • Prime Minister of Lebanon (7 April 1941 – 26 November 1941)

About

A street in the Lebanese capital Beirut is named in his honor.

Questions

When was Alfred Naqqache born?
Alfred Naqqache was born on 3 May 1888 in Beirut.
What positions has Alfred Naqqache held?
Positions held by Alfred Naqqache include: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lebanon (1953–1955); President of Lebanon (1941–1943); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1941–1941).
Where did Alfred Naqqache study?
Alfred Naqqache was educated at Sorbonne.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Alfred Naqqache · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q887821 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Alfred Naqqache 2.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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