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Michel Suleiman

12th President of Lebanon

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Michel Suleiman is a Lebanese politician who served as the 12th president of Lebanon from 2008 to 2014. Before becoming president, he served as commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces from 1998 to 2008.

Quick facts

Born
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Citizenship
Lebanon wd
Occupation
politician, military officer wd
Education
Lebanese University wd
Spouse
Wafaa Sleiman wd
Official website
presidency.gov.lb wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Lebanon (25 May 2008 – 24 May 2014)
  • Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces

Awards wd

  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2009)
  • Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic‎ (2009)
  • Order of the Badge of Honour (2011)
  • Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎ (1999)
  • Knight of the National Order of the Cedar (1993)
  • Order of King Abdulaziz al Saud (2008)
  • Order of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic (2005)
  • Order of Mubarak the Great (2009)
  • Order of Independence (2010)
  • Order of the Umayyads (2010)
  • Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria (2012)
  • Order of Rio Branco
  • Order of Zayed (2009)
  • Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"
  • Grand Cross of the National Order of the Lion (2013)

Questions

When was Michel Suleiman born?
Michel Suleiman was born on 21 November 1948.
What positions has Michel Suleiman held?
Positions held by Michel Suleiman include: President of Lebanon (2008–2014); Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces.
Where did Michel Suleiman study?
Michel Suleiman was educated at Lebanese University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Michel Suleiman · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q57427 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Cristina Kirchner con Michel Sleiman 03 (cropped).jpg by Casa Rosada Argentina (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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"Michel Suleiman". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/michel-suleiman. Retrieved 12 November 2026.

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