Sami Solh or Sami El Solh ( ar, سامي الصلح) (1887–1968) was a Lebanese

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politician. He was a relative of former Lebanese prime ministers Riad Solh,

Takieddine Solh Takieddin el-Solh (also Takieddin Solh, Takieddin as-Solh; ar, تقي الدين الصلح) (1908 – 27 November 1988) was a Lebanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1973 to 1974, and again briefly in 1980. El- ...

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

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in 1957 and 1958. Solh married Balqis Rida Solh who was the sister of the Prime Minister Riad Solh. He spoke French, Arabic, Greek and Turkish.

Honours

One of the most prominent avenues in Beirut, next to the Ministry of Justice, is named Boulevard Sami El 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

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* 1887 births 1968 deaths Lebanese Sunni Muslims Prime Ministers of Lebanon Defense ministers of Lebanon Survivors of terrorist attacks National Liberal Party (Lebanon) politicians {{Lebanon-politician-stub Al Solh family