About Sami as-Solh
Lived 1890 – 1968 (aged 77–78). Sami as-Solh was a Lebanese politician and qadi.
Sami (El) Solh (; 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).
Biography Solh was born into a Sunni family in 1887. He grew up in Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon.
Solh survived many assassination attempts, two of which occurred on 20 April and 29 July 1958 while he was serving as the prime minister. He also held the portfolio of defense minister in 1957 and 1958.
Solh married Balqis Rida Solh, who was the sister of the Prime Minister Riad Solh. In 2018, a Lebanese stamp was created dedicated to the prime minister.
Knight Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows of Francoist Spain (1 April 1952)
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Who was Sami as-Solh?
Prime Minister of Lebanon
When was Sami as-Solh born?
Sami as-Solh was born in 1890 in Ottoman Empire, Acre.
When did Sami as-Solh die?
Sami as-Solh died in 1968 in Beirut.
What was Sami as-Solh's occupation?
Sami as-Solh was a politician and qadi.
What nationality was Sami as-Solh?
Sami as-Solh was Lebanese.
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