About Elias Skaff
Lived 1948 – 2015 (aged 66). Elias Skaff was a Lebanese politician.
Elias Joseph Tohme "Elie" Skaff (; born 11 October 1948 – 10 October 2015) was a Lebanese politician and leader of the Popular Bloc.
Early years and education Elias Skaff was born in Zahlé, Lebanon on 11 October 1948. He is the son of the leader and ex-minister Joseph Tohme Skaff. His mother is Helena Nilacos who is of the Greek nationality. In 1965, he attended the Evangelical School in Zahle and then the International School of Choueifat – Lebanon. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering from the American University of Beirut in 1975. Skaff lost his parliamentary seat in 2009 elections.
Personal life Elias Skaff was married to Myriam Gebran Tawk and has two children: Joseph and Gebran. Elias Skaff reestablished the political newspaper Al Asr (in Arabic العصر) in 2000.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Family & relationships
People in Elias Skaff's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Elias Skaff's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Elias Skaff?
Lebanese politician (1948-2015)
When was Elias Skaff born?
Elias Skaff was born on 11 October 1948 in Zahlé.
When did Elias Skaff die?
Elias Skaff died on 10 October 2015 in Beirut.
What was Elias Skaff's occupation?
Elias Skaff was a politician.
What nationality was Elias Skaff?
Elias Skaff was Lebanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Elias Skaff. https://biography.guide/elias-skaff/
MLA: "Elias Skaff." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/elias-skaff/.
Chicago: "Elias Skaff." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/elias-skaff/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC