Sheikh Bechara Khalil El Khoury (Arabic: بشارة خليل الخوري; 10 August 1890 – 11 January 1964) was the first post-independence President of Lebanon, holding office from 21 September 1943 to 18 September 1952, apart from an 11-day interruption (11–22 November) in 1943. He had previously served two short terms as Prime Minister, from 5 May 1927 to 10 August 1928, and 9 May to 11 October 1929.
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10 August 1890 Rechmaya, Aley District, Ottoman Lebanon
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Died |
11 January 1964 (aged 73) Beirut, Lebanon
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Zodiac | Leo |
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