Sami al-Henaaui
Coup leader and the leader of the military junta
About Sami al-Henaaui
Lived 1898 – 1950 (aged 51–52). Sami al-Henaaui was a Syrian politician and military personnel.
Sami Hilmy al-Hinnawi (; 1898 – 30 October 1950 ) was a Syrian politician and military officer.
Life
On December 19, 1949, Adib Shishakli carried out a coup d'état (the third that year), strengthening his dictatorship. On October 30, 1950, al-Hinnawi was assassinated in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, by Hersho al-Barazi, a cousin of Muhsin al-Barazi, the Prime Minister who had been overthrown and killed in Hinnawi's coup.
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
People in Sami al-Henaaui's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Sami al-Henaaui's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Sami al-Henaaui?
coup leader and the leader of the military junta (1898-1950)
When was Sami al-Henaaui born?
Sami al-Henaaui was born in 1898 in Aleppo.
When did Sami al-Henaaui die?
Sami al-Henaaui died on 31 October 1950 in Beirut.
What was Sami al-Henaaui's occupation?
Sami al-Henaaui was a politician and military personnel.
What nationality was Sami al-Henaaui?
Sami al-Henaaui was Syrian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sami al-Henaaui. https://biography.guide/sami-al-henaaui/
MLA: "Sami al-Henaaui." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sami-al-henaaui/.
Chicago: "Sami al-Henaaui." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sami-al-henaaui/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Portrait: Wikimedia Commons · author & licence
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:04 UTC