List of Presidents of Lebanon
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This page lists presidents of Lebanon. Though it is not specifically stated in the constitution, an unwritten understanding known as the National Pact (al-mithaq al-watani), agreed in 1943, has resulted in the holder of the post being a Maronite Christian in every electoral cycle since that time. Several of the presidents prior to 1943, while still Christian, came from other, non-Maronite sects.
The president is elected by the Parliament of Lebanon for a six-year term. While he can be theoretically elected by a simple majority, in practice he is usually chosen by a consensus of the country's political factions.
See also list of Prime Ministers of Lebanon, list of Speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon, lists of incumbents.
[edit] Before independence
- Charles Debbas: 26 May 1926 – 2 January 1934
- Antoine Privat-Aubouard (acting): 2 January – 30 January 1934
- Habib Pacha Es-Saad: 30 January 1934 – 20 January 1936
- Emile Edde: 20 January 1936 – 4 April 1941
- Pierre-Georges Arlabosse (acting): 4 – 9 April 1941
- Alfred Naqqache: 9 April 1941 – 18 March 1943
- Ayub Thabit (acting): 19 March – 21 July 1943
- Petro Trad: 22 July – 30 September 1943
[edit] After independence
- Bechara El Khoury: 21 September – 11 November 1943
- Emile Edde: 11 – 22 November 1943
- Bechara El Khoury: 22 November 1943 – 18 September 1952
- Fuad Chehab (acting): 18 – 22 September 1952
- Camille Chamoun: 23 September 1952 – 22 September 1958
- Fuad Chehab: 23 September 1958 – 22 September 1964
- Charles Helou: 23 September 1964 – 22 September 1970
- Suleiman Frangieh: 23 September 1970 – 22 September 1976
- Elias Sarkis: 23 September 1976 – 22 September 1982
- Bachir Gemayel: 23 August 1982 – 14 September 1982 president elect, assassinated ten days before taking office
- Amine Gemayel: 23 September 1982 – 22 September 1988
- Michel Aoun (acting): 22 September – 13 October 1989
- René Moawad: 5 November – 22 November 1989
- Elias Hrawi: 24 November 1989 – 24 November 1998
- Émile Lahoud: 24 November 1998 – 23 November 2007