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Sami Solh

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Sami (El) Solh (Arabic: سامي الصلح; 1887–1968) was a Lebanese Sunni Muslim politician. He was a relative of former Lebanese prime ministers Riad Solh, Takieddine Solh and Rachid Solh. He served as Prime Minister of Lebanon five times (1942–43, 1945–46, 1952, 1954–55, and 1956–58).

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Biography

Solh was born into a Sunni family in 1887.[1] He grew up in Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon.[2]

Solh survived many assassination attempts two of which occurred on 20 April and 29 July 1958 while he was serving as the prime minister.[3] He also held the portfolio of defense minister in 1957 and 1958.[4]

Solh married Balqis Rida Solh who was the sister of the Prime Minister Riad Solh.[1] He spoke French, Arabic, Greek and Turkish.

Honours

One of the most prominent avenues in Beirut, next to the Ministry of Justice, is named Boulevard Sami El Solh.[5] In 2018, a Lebanese stamp was created dedicated to the prime minister.

References

  1. [1]
    "Relations by marriage within the political class:-Reconciliations, Alliances and Hostilities". The Monthly. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Sami el-Solh".
  3. [3]
    Are Knudsen (2010). "Acquiescence to Assassinations in Post-Civil War Lebanon?". Mediterranean Politics. 15 (1): 3. doi:10.1080/13629391003644611.
  4. [4]
    "الوزراء المتعاقبون على وزارة الدفاع الوطني" [Successive ministers of the Ministry of National Defense]. pcm.gov.lb (in Arabic). Government of Lebanon. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
  5. [5]
    "Sami el Solh".
  6. [6]
    Boletín Oficial del Estado
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