# Saeb Salam

_Prime Minister of Lebanon (1905–2000)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-07

> Saeb Salam was a Lebanese politician and za'im who served as Prime Minister six times between 1952 and 1973. Following his death, the Lebanese daily As-Safir described Salam as "most successful in dealing with the media and in presenting a particular image of himself to people on a daily basis through wearing his customary carnation ... and expounding unforgettable slogans", and that he was Lebanon's most popular prime minister after independence leader Riad Al Solh. A significant aspect of Salam was that, unlike other Lebanese leaders, he did not act as a chief over a particular area in the country. Salam fiercely advocated the unity of Lebanon.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 17 January 1905 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Beirut ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P19))
- **Died:** 21 January 2000 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P570))
- **Place of death:** Geneva ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Lebanon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P102))
- **Education:** American University of Beirut; International College, Beirut ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P69))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Lebanon ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354#P39))

## Questions

**When was Saeb Salam born?**  
Saeb Salam was born on 17 January 1905 in Beirut.

**What positions has Saeb Salam held?**  
Positions held by Saeb Salam include: Prime Minister of Lebanon.

**Where did Saeb Salam study?**  
Saeb Salam was educated at American University of Beirut, International College, Beirut.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Saeb Salam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saeb_Salam) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q2002354](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2002354) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Saeb Salam.png by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saeb_Salam.png)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Saeb Salam". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/saeb-salam. Retrieved 7 November 2026.