Michel Aoun

Former Lebanese president

Michel Aoun (Arabic: ميشال نعيم عون, Arabic pronunciation: [miːʃaːl ʕa.uːn]; born 18 February 1935)[1] is a Lebanese politician. He was the 17th President of Lebanon from 31 October 2016 to 30 October 2022.[2] He was elected on the 46th electoral session of the Lebanese parliament, breaking a 29-month deadlock. He is a Maronite Christian and the founder of the Free Patriotic Movement.

Michel Aoun
ميشال عون

17th President of Lebanon
In office
31 October 2016 – 30 October 2022
Prime MinisterTammam Salam
Saad Hariri
Hassan Diab
Najib Mikati
Preceded byTammam Salam (Acting)
In office
22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990*
Disputed, Acting
Preceded byAmine Gemayel
Succeeded byElias Hrawi
28th Prime Minister of Lebanon
Disputed
In office
22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990*
Preceded bySelim Hoss
Succeeded bySelim Hoss
Personal details
Born (1935-02-18) 18 February 1935 (age 89)
Haret Hreyk, Lebanon
Political partyFree Patriotic Movement
Other political
affiliations
March 8 Alliance
Spouse(s)Nadia El-Chami
Children3
Military service
Allegiance Lebanon
Branch/serviceLebanese Army
Years of service1958–1991
RankGeneral
Battles/warsLebanese Civil War
*Aoun's presidency was disputed by Selim Hoss, René Moawad and Elias Hrawi.
**Aoun's premiership was disputed by Selim Hoss.

References change

  1. "Le Président de la République Libanaise Général Michel AOUN - Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon". Archived from the original on 2016-11-04. Retrieved 2017-10-04.
  2. Gebeily, Maya (October 30, 2022). "Aoun's presidency ends leaving power vacuum in crisis-hit Lebanon". Reuters. Retrieved 04/04/24. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)

Other websites change

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