René Moawad

politician (1925-1989)

René Moawad (Arabic: رينيه معوض; 17 April 1925 – 22 November 1989) was a Lebanese politician. He was elected as the 13th President of the Lebanese Republic for 18 days in 1989, from the 5th to 22nd of November; before his assassination by unknown people.[1][2]


René Moawad
رينيه معوض

9th President of Lebanon
In office
5 November 1989 – 22 November 1989*
Prime MinisterSelim Hoss
Preceded bySelim Hoss (Acting)
Succeeded bySelim Hoss (Acting)
Personal details
Born17 April 1925
Zgharta, Lebanon
Died22 November 1989 (aged 64)
Beirut, Lebanon
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)
(m. 1965⁠–⁠1989)
; (Until his death)
ChildrenRima Moawad (1966)
Michel Moawad (1972)
Alma materSaint Joseph University
ProfessionLawyer, politician
*Moawad's term was disputed by Michel Aoun.

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