Michel Suleiman
12th President of Lebanon
Michel Suleiman or Sleiman (Arabic: ميشال سليمان Mīšāl Sulaymān, born 21 November 1948) is a Lebanese politician. He was the President of Lebanon from 2008 to 2014. Before becoming President, he served as Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces from 1998 to 2008.
Michel Suleiman ميشال سليمان | |
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16th President of Lebanon | |
In office 25 May 2008 – 25 May 2014 | |
Prime Minister | Fouad Siniora Saad Hariri Najib Mikati Tammam Salam |
Preceded by | Fouad Siniora (Acting)[1] |
Succeeded by | Tammam Salam (Acting) |
Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
In office 21 December 1998 – 30 August 2008 | |
President | Émile Lahoud Fuad Siniora (Acting) |
Preceded by | Émile Lahoud |
Succeeded by | Jean Kahwaji |
Personal details | |
Born | Amsheet, Lebanon | 21 November 1948
Political party | Independent |
Spouse(s) | Wafaa Suleiman (1973–present) |
Alma mater | Lebanese Army Military Academy Lebanese University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Lebanon |
Branch/service | Lebanese Army |
Years of service | 1967–2008 |
Rank | General |
Commands | • 11th Infantry Brigade • 6th Infantry Brigade • Lebanese Armed Forces |
Battles/wars | • Lebanese Civil War • Operation Dinnieh • Operation Benin • 2006 Lebanon War • Operation Nahr el-Bared |
After Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) commander Émile Lahoud took office as President in November 1998, Suleiman succeeded him, taking his place in December. Suleiman was later elected President and was sworn into office on 25 May 2008.[2][3]
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