About Muhsin al-Barazi
Lived 1904 – 1949 (aged 44–45). Muhsin al-Barazi was a Syrian diplomat, lawyer, academic and politician.
Muhsin al-Barazi (; 1904 – 14 August 1949) was a Syrian lawyer, academic and politician. He served a short term as a Prime Minister of Syria in 1949 and was executed after a military coup d'état by members of the far-right SSNP overthrew his government.
Early life Al-Barazi was born to a prominent Kurdish family in Hama and obtained a law degree from the University of Paris in 1930. He later became a professor of law at Damascus University.
Political career Between April and September 1941, Al-Barazi served as minister of education in the first cabinet of Khalid al-Azm.
His granddaughter, Arwa Damon, is a CNN senior international correspondent, and his cousin’s grandson Azad Al-Barazi is a swimmer.
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Who was Muhsin al-Barazi?
Syrian politician
When was Muhsin al-Barazi born?
Muhsin al-Barazi was born in 1904 in Hama.
When did Muhsin al-Barazi die?
Muhsin al-Barazi died on 14 August 1949 in Damascus.
What was Muhsin al-Barazi's occupation?
Muhsin al-Barazi was a diplomat, lawyer, academic and politician.
What nationality was Muhsin al-Barazi?
Muhsin al-Barazi was Syrian.
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