Suleiman Frangieh
Fifth President of Lebanon (1910-1992)
Suleiman Kabalan Frangieh, last name also spelled Frangié, Franjieh, or Franjiyeh (15 June 1910 – 23 July 1992) (Arabic: سليمان فرنجية), was the president of the Lebanese Republic from 1970 to 1976.
Suleiman Bey Frangieh سليمان بك فرنجية | |
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 Frangieh in 1974 | |
| 5th President of Lebanon | |
| In office 23 September 1970 – 22 September 1976 | |
| Prime Minister | Saeb Salam, Amin al-Hafez, Takieddin el-Solh, Rachid Solh, Nureddine Rifai, Rashid Karami |
| Preceded by | Charles Helou |
| Succeeded by | Elias Sarkis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 15, 1910 Zgharta, Beirut Vilayet, Ottoman Empire |
| Died | July 23, 1992 (aged 82) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Political party | Marada Movement (1978–1992) |
| Spouse(s) | Iris Handaly (1913-1995) |
| Children | Antoine (1941–78), Robert Frangieh Other three children |
| Relatives | Hamid Beik Frangieh (brother) |
| Occupation | Politician, entrepreneur |
His reign witnessed 7 governments headed by 6 different presidents: Saeb Salam (twice), Amin Al-Hafiz, Taqi Al-Din Al-Solh, Rashid Al-Solh, Noureddin Al-Rifai, Rashid Karami. His reign also witnessed the beginning of the Lebanese civil war in April 1975.
The Lebanese National Movement opposed him and demanded his resignation.
On January 24, 1976, 66 deputies signed a petition asking him to resign, but he rejected it, insisting on ending his term.
He died in Zgharta, July 23, 1992.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Helou |
President of Lebanon 1970–1976 |
Succeeded by Élias Sarkis |