René Moawad
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 | |
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| 9th President of Lebanon | |
| In office 5 November 1989 – 22 November 1989* | |
| Prime Minister | Selim Hoss |
| Preceded by | Selim Hoss (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Selim Hoss (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 April 1925 Zgharta, Lebanon |
| Died | 22 November 1989 (aged 64) Beirut, Lebanon |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Nayla Moawad (m. 1965–1989) ; (Until his death) |
| Children | Rima Moawad (1966) Michel Moawad (1972) |
| Alma mater | Saint Joseph University |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
| *Moawad's term was disputed by Michel Aoun. | |