When was Michel Eddé born?

Michel Eddé was born on 16 February 1928 in Beirut.

What positions has Michel Eddé held?

Positions held by Michel Eddé include: minister of state (1996–1998); Minister of Culture of Lebanon (1995–1996); Minister of Information of Lebanon (1980–1982).

Where did Michel Eddé study?

Michel Eddé was educated at Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour, Saint Joseph University of Beirut.

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Michel Eddé

Lebanese lawyer, philanthropist, and politician (1928–2019)

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Michel Eddé (16 February 1928 - 3 November 2019) was a Lebanese Maronite lawyer, philanthropist, and politician.

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Born: 16 February 1928 wd
Place of birth: Beirut wd
Died: 3 November 2019 wd
Place of death: Beirut wd
Citizenship: Lebanon wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, businessperson wd
Education: Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour, Saint Joseph University of Beirut wd

Positions held wd

minister of state (7 November 1996 – 4 December 1998)
Minister of Culture of Lebanon (25 May 1995 – 7 November 1996)
Minister of Information of Lebanon (25 October 1980 – 7 October 1982)

Awards wd

Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour (2012)
Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2011)
Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎ (2019)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Gregory the Great (2012)
Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (1967)
honorary doctor of Saint Joseph University (2016)

About

Throughout his life, Eddé was a defender of the confessional plurality of Lebanon and of the political and cultural coexistence of different communities.

Upon his death, the French Embassy in Lebanon decreed that Eddé was a "man of dialogue and harmony between communities and faiths".

Questions

When was Michel Eddé born?: Michel Eddé was born on 16 February 1928 in Beirut.
What positions has Michel Eddé held?: Positions held by Michel Eddé include: minister of state (1996–1998); Minister of Culture of Lebanon (1995–1996); Minister of Information of Lebanon (1980–1982).
Where did Michel Eddé study?: Michel Eddé was educated at Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour, Saint Joseph University of Beirut.

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