Sami Solh or Sami El Solh ( ar, سامي الصلح) (1887–1968) was a Lebanese Sunni Muslim politician. He was a relative of former Lebanese prime ministers

Riad Solh Riad Reda Al Solh ( ar, رياض الصلح; 17 August 1894 – 17 July 1951) was the first prime minister of Lebanon after the country's independence.

, Takieddine Solh and

Rachid Solh Rachid Solh ( ar, رشيد الصلح; 22 June 1926 – 27 June 2014) was a Lebanese politician and former Prime Minister, kin of one of the most eminent Sunni Muslim families in the country that brought several of its members to the office of ...

. He served as

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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

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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