Michel Aoun
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 | |
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| 17th President of Lebanon | |
| In office 31 October 2016 – 30 October 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Tammam Salam Saad Hariri Hassan Diab Najib Mikati |
| Preceded by | Tammam Salam (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Najib Mikati (acting) Joseph Aoun |
| In office 22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990* Disputed, Acting | |
| Preceded by | Amine Gemayel |
| Succeeded by | Elias Hrawi |
| 28th Prime Minister of Lebanon Disputed | |
| In office 22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990* | |
| Preceded by | Selim Hoss |
| Succeeded by | Selim Hoss |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
18 February 1935 (aged 90) Haret Hreyk, Lebanon |
| Political party | Free Patriotic Movement |
| Other political affiliations | March 8 Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | Nadia El-Chami |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Branch/service | Lebanese Army |
| Years of service | 1958–1991 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War |
| *Aoun's presidency was disputed by Selim Hoss, René Moawad and Elias Hrawi. **Aoun's premiership was disputed by Selim Hoss. | |
Michel Aoun Media
Michel Aoun during the Lebanese Civil War
Aoun supporters in a car decorated with Aoun's portraits, 2006
Aoun supporters wearing orange elf hats, December 10, 2006
Michel Aoun meeting President Putin during his visit to Russia in 2019
Lebanese protests in Martyrs' Square on Independence Day in 2019
Michel Aoun with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, 2005
Aoun at his wedding to Nadia El-Chami
The Medal of 31 December 1961, Lebanon
War Medal, Lebanon
National Order of the Cedar - Knight
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References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Gebeily, Maya (October 30, 2022). "Aoun's presidency ends leaving power vacuum in crisis-hit Lebanon". Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/president-aoun-leaves-office-lebanons-crisis-worsens-2022-10-30/. Retrieved 04/04/24.
Other websites
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