When was Taher Masri born?

Taher Masri was born on 5 March 1942 in Nablus.

What positions has Taher Masri held?

Positions held by Taher Masri include: President of the Senate of Jordan (2009–2013); Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Jordan (1993–1995); Prime Minister of Jordan (1991–1991); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan (1984–1985); Member of the House of Representatives of Jordan.

Where did Taher Masri study?

Taher Masri was educated at University of North Texas, An-Najah National University.

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Taher Masri

Jordanian politician

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Taher Nashat al-Masri is a Jordanian politician who served as the 28th Prime Minister of Jordan from 19 June 1991 to 21 November 1991. He opposed the invasion of Iraq but reportedly wanted the Americans to stay in Iraq and keep it "out of the hands of the fundamentalists".

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Born: 5 March 1942 wd
Place of birth: Nablus wd
Citizenship: Mandatory Palestine, Jordan wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, civil servant wd
Education: University of North Texas, An-Najah National University wd

Positions held wd

President of the Senate of Jordan (17 December 2009 – 25 October 2013)
Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Jordan (1993–1995)
Prime Minister of Jordan (19 June 1991 – 21 November 1991)
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan (10 January 1984 – 4 April 1985)
Member of the House of Representatives of Jordan

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (1988)
Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun (2020)
National Order of the Cedar
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

Questions

When was Taher Masri born?: Taher Masri was born on 5 March 1942 in Nablus.
What positions has Taher Masri held?: Positions held by Taher Masri include: President of the Senate of Jordan (2009–2013); Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of Jordan (1993–1995); Prime Minister of Jordan (1991–1991); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Jordan (1984–1985); Member of the House of Representatives of Jordan.
Where did Taher Masri study?: Taher Masri was educated at University of North Texas, An-Najah National University.

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