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Riad Al Solh

Lebonese politician (1894–1951)

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Riad Al Solh was a Lebanese politician and statesman who served as the first and fifth prime minister of Lebanon from 1943 to 1945 and from 1946 to 1951, respectively. Solh was one of the most important figures in Lebanon's struggle for independence, who was able to unite the various religious groups, and is considered to be one of the founders of Lebanon.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Sidon wd
Died
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Place of death
Amman wd
Citizenship
Lebanon wd
Occupation
lawyer, politician wd
Political party
Constitutional Bloc (1934–1951), independent politician (1920–1934), Committee of Union and Progress (1916–1920) wd
Education
Collège Saint Joseph – Antoura, University of Paris wd
Spouse
Fayza Al Jabiri wd
Official website
el-solh.com wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Lebanon (14 December 1946 – 14 February 1951)
  • Prime Minister of Lebanon (25 September 1943 – 10 January 1945)
  • Minister of Finance (25 September 1943 – 10 January 1945)

Questions

When was Riad Al Solh born?
Riad Al Solh was born on 17 August 1894 in Sidon.
What positions has Riad Al Solh held?
Positions held by Riad Al Solh include: Prime Minister of Lebanon (1946–1951); Prime Minister of Lebanon (1943–1945); Minister of Finance (1943–1945).
Where did Riad Al Solh study?
Riad Al Solh was educated at Collège Saint Joseph – Antoura, University of Paris.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Riad Al Solh · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q950579 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Riad-el-Solh.png by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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