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Chamoun
Chamoun, Chamun or Shamoun ( Syriac: ܫܡܥܘܢ; Arabic: شمعون), is a masculine given and family name of Classical Syriac and Arabic origin. It is mainly a variant of the biblical name Simeon, Symeon, or Shimon, which is derived from Hebrew. The name may also be alternatively used as Shimun, which is mostly predominant amongst Assyrian Christians who follow churches of the East Syriac rite. Surname Notable persons with Chamoun or its variants as a surname include: Chamoun family The Chamoun family is a Lebanese Maronite political family, who have held positions in the government of Lebanon since the presidency of Camille Chamoun. Members of this family include: *Camille Chamoun (1900–1987), Lebanese politician, President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958 * Camille Dory Chamoun (born 1957), Lebanese politician, son of Dory Chamoun * Dany Chamoun (1934–1990), Lebanese politician, son of Camille Chamoun * Dory Chamoun (born 1931), Lebanese politician, son of Camille Chamou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takla Chamoun
Takla Chamoun Farjallah (; born 5 december 1966) is a Lebanese actress, drama instructor, producer, and the co-founder and CEO of the Lebanese Film Academy. Chamoun is highly regarded in the Middle East and the Arab World for her acting and her ability to mold into a character. Early life and education Takla Chamoun was born and raised in the mountainous village of Jouar el-Haouz to the east of Beirut. Her father Butros was a priest, and her mother a housewife. Chamoun is the middle child of nine siblings, six girls and three boys. She has said that she suffered from Middle child syndrome, and that she had a very close relationship with her mother. Her family was displaced twice, and she was almost taken out of school at the age of 15 because of the Lebanese Civil War; Chamoun recounted in a 2021 interview that she dissuaded her father from leaving her without an education. The reclusive child was fond of journaling and spending the afternoons in the village sports club playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camille Chamoun
Camille Nimr Chamoun (, ; 3 April 19007 August 1987) was a Lebanese politician who served as the 2nd president of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958. He was one of the country's main Christian leaders during most of the Lebanese Civil War. Early years and education Camille Nimr Chamoun was born at Deir al-Qamar on 3 April 1900 into a middle-class Maronite family. He received a law degree from Saint Joseph University. Career and activities Chamoun was first elected to the Lebanese parliament in 1934, and was reelected in 1937 and 1943. A champion of independence from France, he was arrested on 11 November 1943 and was imprisoned in the castle of Rashayya, where he was held for eleven days, along with Bishara el-Khoury and Riad Al Solh, who were to become the first president and prime minister, respectively, of the new republic. Massive public protests led to their release on 22 November, which has since been celebrated as the Lebanese Independence Day. Chamoun was re-elected to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dany Chamoun
Dany Chamoun (; 26 August 1934 – 21 October 1990) was a prominent Lebanese politician. A Maronite Christian, the younger son of former President Camille Chamoun and brother of Dory Chamoun, Chamoun was also a politician in his own right. He was murdered on October 21, 1990 at age 56, along with his family. Biography Early life and education Chamoun was born in Deir el-Qamar on 26 August 1934. He was the younger son of former Lebanese President Camille Chamoun. He studied civil engineering in the United Kingdom at Loughborough University. Political career Chamoun reported that he had not had any interest in politics before the Lebanese Civil War. He became the National Liberal Party Secretary of Defense in January 1976, after the death of his predecessor Naim Berdkan. As Supreme Commander of the NLP's military wing, the Tigers, he also played a major role in the early years of the Lebanese Civil War. By 1980, the Phalangist-dominated Lebanese Forces were under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dory Chamoun
Dory Chamoun (; born 8 November 1931) is a Lebanese politician who led the National Liberal Party (NLP) from 25 May 1991 till 10 April 2021, when he was succeeded by his son Camille Dory Chamoun who became an MP in the 2022 Lebanese general election. He is also a prominent member of the Qornet Shehwan Gathering, a coalition of politicians, academics, and businessmen who oppose the pro-Syrian March 8 Alliance and Syrian influence in Lebanon. He is the eldest son of late Lebanese president Camille Chamoun and brother of Dany Chamoun. Early life Dory Chamoun is the elder son of the late Camille Chamoun (1900–1987), who was President of Lebanon from 1952 to 1958. An industrialist by profession, he initially showed much less interest in politics than his younger brother, Dany Chamoun. During the Lebanese Civil War, Dory briefly replaced his brother Dany as commander of the NLP's military wing, the Tigers Militia, between July–August 1980, prior to its disbandment by ord ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tracy Chamoun
Tracy Chamoun (; born 22 October 1960) is a Lebanese author, diplomat and political activist of Lebanese and Australian descent. She was the Lebanese ambassador to Jordan from 19 June 2017 until 7 August 2020. Early life Tracy Chamoun was born on 22 October 1960 to the Chamoun political family. She is one of two surviving children of Dany Chamoun, the assassinated former leader of the National Liberal Party and son of former President Camille Chamoun; her mother is the late Patti Morgan Chamoun, an Australian fashion model and actress. In October 1990, a militia attacked her father's home and killed him, his second wife and two of their three young children. The Lebanese courts convicted Samir Geagea of the assassination. Career Dany Chamoun Foundation Through the Dany Chamoun Foundation, Tracy Chamoun has sought to perpetuate the legacy of her father, who, on 21 October 1990, was assassinated together with his second wife and two children. Many received amnesty. Eleven a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Chamoun
Jackie Chamoun (born 21 October 1991) is a Lebanese alpine skier. At the age of 14, she started participating in professional skiing events ( slalom and giant slalom) all around the world. She participated in FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2009 as well as in 2013. She has skied for Lebanon at the Winter Olympics in 2010 and 2014. Education Chamoun studied Sports Management at the Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland and hopes to improve sports in Lebanon by encouraging children to participate in athletics, and putting in place better practice facilities. While she was in school, she interned in Paris in Havas Sports and in Monaco in Peace and Sport. Skiing career Chamoun became a skier at age 3 in Lebanon's Faraya. At 14, she started to compete professionally in alpine skiing. She competed at the World Ski Championships at Val D'Isere in 2009. At the age of 18, Chamoun represented her country in the 2010 Winter Olympics that took place in Vancouver and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camille Dory Chamoun
Camille Dory Chamoun (; 1957) is a Lebanese politician and a member of Lebanon's parliament. In April 2021 he was elected head of the National Liberal Party. Early life Chamoun was born into a prominent Maronite political family in the town of Deir el Qamar in the Chouf district. His father is the former president of the NLP, Dory Chamoun. He joined the Free Tigers militia, the military wing of the National Liberal Party, and participated in the battles of the first phase of the civil war before traveling to London to complete his studies. Politics After a 30 year long absence in Lebanese politics Chamoun ran in 2005 parliamentary elections for the Maronite seat in the Chouf district, his family's historic stronghold, but lost to the Free Patriotic Movement list. He ran again in 2018 but lost with only 1,084 votes.Kataeb.org. 'Together for Baabda' List Announces Line-Up for Elections'' He assumed the presidency of the party to succeed his father on April 10, 2021, whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaouki Chamoun
Chaouki Chamoun (born January 19, 1942) is a Lebanese contemporary artist. Biography Chaouki Chamoun was born in Sarine, in the Bekaa Valley. As a school boy he worked as an art instructor to pay for the education of himself and his younger brothers, while at the same time attending art and design night schools, before finally joining the Fine Art Institute at the Lebanese University in Beirut in fall 1968, at the age of 26. He received his Diploma of Higher Studies in Painting in 1972, and received a five-year scholarship on to study art in the United States the same year. In 1975, Chaouki received his Master of Fine Arts from Syracuse University, New York. He was a PhD fellow at New York University from 1975 to 1979. Chaouki since continued his academic career as an influential educator and architectural designer both in the United States and in Lebanon, and has donated a number of his works to raise funds and scholarships for educational and social institutions in Lebanon, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sami Chamoun
Sami Chamoun (born 29 April 1975) is an Australian former rugby league footballer who represented Lebanon at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup. Background Chamoun was born in Sydney, Australia, to Assyrian parents. Playing career Chamoun played for the Illawarra Steelers in the inaugural 1998 season of the National Rugby League competition. He played in five matches, starting four at prop. Chamoun played for Lebanon in 1999 and 2000, helping Lebanon to qualify for the World Cup in 1999 and playing at the tournament in 2000. Chamoun was injured in a World Cup match against the Cook Islands but refused to leave the field and helped his team to a 22-all draw. Chamoun became the 211th and final recognised Illawarra Steeler making his debut in Round 17 of 1998 against the Warriors. In 2002 Chamoun played in the NSWRL First Division for the Balmain Tigers. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Chamoun
Nicole Chamoun (born 1 January 1984) is an Australian actress. She is known for her role as Zahra in the 2018 SBS miniseries '' Safe Harbour'', and for playing a lead role as Amanda Pharrell in the 2022 ABC crime drama series '' Troppo''. Early life and education Nicole Chamoun was born in Australia, after her parents had fled civil war in Lebanon in the late 1970s. She studied acting and drama at Deakin University and Victoria University in Melbourne. Career Chamoun's first screen role was in the 2007 SBS drama series ''Kick'', as the feisty Layla, but was unable to find roles for many years afterwards, so she did a variety of jobs unrelated to acting. She worked as part-time artistic director at Rowville Secondary College in Melbourne for two and a half years. She studied at the Melbourne Actors Lab under Peter Kalos. Soon after her agent of 10 years severed the relationship, Chamoun was given roles in episodes of ''The Doctor Blake Mysteries'' and then '' Ronny Chien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malek Chamoun
Malek Chamoun (born 3 January 1989) is an Australian male weightlifter Weightlifting or weight lifting generally refers to physical exercises and sports in which people lift weights, often in the form of dumbbells, barbells or machines. People engage in weightlifting for a variety of different reasons. These can ..., competing in the 85 kg category and representing Australia at international competitions. He competed at world championships, most recently at the 2011 World Weightlifting Championships. Major results Personal life Chamoun is legally blind. References External links * * 1989 births Living people Australian male weightlifters Place of birth missing (living people) Weightlifters at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games weightlifters for Australia 20th-century Australian sportsmen 21st-century Australian sportsmen Pacific Games silver medalists for Australia Pacific Games medalists in weightlifting {{Australia-weightlift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimun
Shimun (Syriac alphabet: ), also transliterated as Shemʿon or Shimon is the form of Simon used in Classical Syriac and dialects of Neo-Aramaic. It is a masculine given name, and is mainly a variant of the biblical name Simeon, Symeon, or Shimon, which is derived from Hebrew. The name may also be alternatively used as Chamoun. Mar Shimun Mar Shimun may refer to any of the following Patriarchs of the Church of the East or Patriarchs of the Chaldean Catholic Patriarchs of Babylon: * Shemʿon bar Sabbaʿe, (329-341), Catholicos-Patriarch of the Church of the East * Shemon II (1365–1392), Patriarch of the Church of the East * Shemon III (1403–1407), Patriarch of the Church of the East * Shemon IV (1437–1497), Patriarch of the Church of the East * Shemon V (1497–1501), Patriarch of the Church of the East * Shemon VI (1503–1538), Patriarch of the Church of the East * Shemʿon VII (1538–1551), Patriarch of the Church of the East * Shemʿon VII Ishoʿyahb, (1539– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
