Elias Hrawi
Elias Hrawi (Arabic: الياس الهراوي, 4 September 1926 – 7 July 2006) was a Lebanese politician. He was the President of Lebanon from 1989 to 1998.[1]
Elias Hrawi الياس الهراوي OM, ONC | |
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 Elias Hrawi's Presidential portrait, 1989 | |
| 10th President of Lebanon | |
| In office 24 November 1989 – 23 November 1998* | |
| Prime Minister | Selim Hoss Omar Karami Rafic Hariri |
| Preceded by | Selim Hoss (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Émile Lahoud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 September 1926 Zahlé, Greater Lebanon |
| Died | 7 July 2006 (aged 79) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Independent |
| Alma mater | Saint Joseph University |
| Profession | Businessman, lawyer, politician |
| *Hrawi's term was disputed by Michel Aoun until 13 October 1990. | |
Hrawi died of cancer at the American University Hospital in Beirut on 7 July 2006, aged 79.[2]
References
- Kifner, John (25 November 1989). "Elias Hrawi; An Earthy Politician Who Makes Both Ends Meet". The New York Times. p. 4. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
- "Elias Hrawi". The Independent. 11 July 2006. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
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