When was Charles Debbas born?

Charles Debbas was born on 16 April 1884 in Beirut.

What positions has Charles Debbas held?

Positions held by Charles Debbas include: list of speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon (1934–1934); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1932–1934); President of Lebanon (1926–1934).

Where did Charles Debbas study?

Charles Debbas was educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, University of Montpellier.

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Charles Debbas

Lebanese politician (1884-1935)

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Charles Debbas was a Greek Orthodox Lebanese political figure. He was the first President of Lebanon and served from 1 September 1926 to 2 January 1934, under the French Mandate of Lebanon. He also served as the Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon from January to October 1934.

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Born: 16 April 1884 wd
Place of birth: Beirut wd
Died: 22 August 1935 wd
Place of death: 16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship: Ottoman Empire, Arab Kingdom of Syria wd
Occupation: politician, journalist, lawyer wd
Education: Saint Joseph University of Beirut, University of Montpellier wd

Positions held wd

list of speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon (30 January 1934 – 31 October 1934)
Prime Minister of Lebanon (9 March 1932 – 29 January 1934)
President of Lebanon (1 September 1926 – 2 January 1934)

Awards wd

Commander of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Black Star
Order of Muhammad Ali

Questions

When was Charles Debbas born?: Charles Debbas was born on 16 April 1884 in Beirut.
What positions has Charles Debbas held?: Positions held by Charles Debbas include: list of speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon (1934–1934); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1932–1934); President of Lebanon (1926–1934).
Where did Charles Debbas study?: Charles Debbas was educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, University of Montpellier.

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