When was Bechara El Khoury born?

Bechara El Khoury was born on 10 August 1890 in Reshmaya.

What positions has Bechara El Khoury held?

Positions held by Bechara El Khoury include: President of Lebanon (1943–1952); President of Lebanon (1943–1943); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1929–1929); Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (1929–1937); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1927–1928).

Where did Bechara El Khoury study?

Bechara El Khoury was educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, University of Paris.

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Bechara El Khoury

First President of Lebanon (1890-1964)

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Bechara Khalil El Khoury was a Lebanese politician who served as the 1st president of Lebanon, holding office from 21 September 1943 to 18 September 1952, apart from an 11-day interruption in 1943. He had previously served two short terms as Prime Minister, from 5 May 1927 to 10 August 1928, and 9 May to 11 October 1929.

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Born: 10 August 1890 wd
Place of birth: Reshmaya wd
Died: 11 January 1964 wd
Place of death: Beirut wd
Citizenship: Ottoman Empire, Arab Kingdom of Syria wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer wd
Political party: Constitutional Bloc wd
Education: Saint Joseph University of Beirut, University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

President of Lebanon (22 November 1943 – 18 September 1952)
President of Lebanon (21 September 1943 – 11 November 1943)
Prime Minister of Lebanon (9 May 1929 – 11 October 1929)
Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (1929–1937)
Prime Minister of Lebanon (5 May 1927 – 10 August 1928)

Awards wd

Order of the White Eagle
National Order of the Cedar
Order of Merit
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (1948)
Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles (1950)

Questions

When was Bechara El Khoury born?: Bechara El Khoury was born on 10 August 1890 in Reshmaya.
What positions has Bechara El Khoury held?: Positions held by Bechara El Khoury include: President of Lebanon (1943–1952); President of Lebanon (1943–1943); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1929–1929); Member of the Parliament of Lebanon (1929–1937); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1927–1928).
Where did Bechara El Khoury study?: Bechara El Khoury was educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, University of Paris.

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