When was Fouad Chehab born?

Fouad Chehab was born on 19 March 1902 in Beirut.

What positions has Fouad Chehab held?

Positions held by Fouad Chehab include: President of Lebanon (1958–1964); Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces.

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Fouad Chehab

Third president of Lebanon (1902-1973)

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Fouad Abdallah Chehab (Arabic: فُؤَاد عَبْد الله شِهَاب / ALA-LC: Fuʼād ʻAbd Allāh Shihāb; 19 March 1902 – 25 April 1973) was a Lebanese general and statesman who served as president of Lebanon from 1958 to 1964. He is considered to be the founder of the Lebanese Army after Lebanon gained independence from France, and became its first commander in 1946.

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Born: 19 March 1902 wd
Place of birth: Beirut wd
Died: 25 April 1973 wd
Place of death: Beirut wd
Citizenship: Lebanon wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel wd
Political party: independent politician wd

Positions held wd

President of Lebanon (23 September 1958 – 22 September 1964)
Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces

About

Born in Ghazir to a family that traced its origins to nobility, Chehab joined the French Army in 1919. He was appointed Prime Minister of Lebanon by the outgoing president Bechara El Khoury, who resigned due to widespread demonstrations against his administration, and tasked Chehab with the role of organizing the next presidential election, in which Camille Chamoun was elected.

During the 1958 Lebanon crisis between Chamoun and Muslim leaders, he prevented the army from siding with the government or the opposition, and refused any request to do so. This decision helped keep the army unified and limited losses. He was elected President of Lebanon in the 1958 election, being considered a "consensus option" both internationally and locally, and succeeded Chamoun.

As President, Chehab is credited for introducing reforms and social development projects and building modern state institutions. However, his rule was described as autocratic, and saw an increase in the role of military and intelligence in politics. His political approaches, known as "Chehabism" influenced later presidents Charles Helou and Élias Serkis. He died in 1973, two years before the civil war.

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When was Fouad Chehab born?: Fouad Chehab was born on 19 March 1902 in Beirut.
What positions has Fouad Chehab held?: Positions held by Fouad Chehab include: President of Lebanon (1958–1964); Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces.

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