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Élias Sarkis

Sixth President of Lebanon (1924-1985)

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Élias Sarkis was a Lebanese lawyer and politician who served as the 6th president of Lebanon from 1976 to 1982, during the first half of Lebanon's 15-year civil war.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Chbaniye wd
Died
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Place of death
16th arrondissement of Paris wd
Citizenship
Lebanon wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, judge, banker wd
Political party
independent politician wd
Education
Saint Joseph University of Beirut wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Lebanon (23 September 1976 – 22 September 1982)
  • Governor of the Banque du Liban (1968–1976)

Questions

When was Élias Sarkis born?
Élias Sarkis was born on 18 July 1924 in Chbaniye.
What positions has Élias Sarkis held?
Positions held by Élias Sarkis include: President of Lebanon (1976–1982); Governor of the Banque du Liban (1968–1976).
Where did Élias Sarkis study?
Élias Sarkis was educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Élias Sarkis · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q733875 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Elias Sarkis.png by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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