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Shakib Qortbawi

b. 1945

Lebanese politician

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About Shakib Qortbawi

Born 1945. Shakib Qortbawi is a lawyer and politician.

Chakib Cortbaoui (born 1945) is a Lebanese businessman and politician. He served as the minister of justice between June 2011 and February 2014.

Early life and education Qortbawi was born in 1945 into a Maronite family. Then he began to serve as a member of the legal commission to the Lebanese cabinet and legal commission for the modernization and unification of laws at the ministry of justice. However, after the general elections held in 2000, he left the bloc.

On 13 June 2011, he was appointed minister of justice to Najib Mikati's cabinet. Qortbawi succeeded Ibrahim Najjar as justice minister. Qortbawi was part of the change and reform bloc and the 8 March coalition within the cabinet. And he is a member of the Free Patriotic Movement, headed by Michel Aoun.

Qortbawi's term as justice minister ended on 15 February 2014 when Ashraf Rifi succeeded him in the post.

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Important facts

Born
1945
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Lawyer, politician
Nationality
Lebanese nationality law
Education
Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Saint Joseph University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shakib Qortbawi?

Lebanese politician

When was Shakib Qortbawi born?

Shakib Qortbawi was born in 1945.

What is Shakib Qortbawi's occupation?

Shakib Qortbawi is a lawyer and politician.

What nationality is Shakib Qortbawi?

Shakib Qortbawi's recorded nationality: Lebanese nationality law.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shakib Qortbawi

· Wikidata: Q7462920

· DBpedia: Shakib Qortbawi

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