Nassib Lahoud | |
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| Born | 23 November 1944 |
| Died | 1 February 2012 (age 67) |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer and politician |
| Years active | 1970s-2012 |
| Political party | Democratic Renewal Movement |
| Spouse | Abla Fustuq |
| Children | Salim and Joumana |
| Parent(s) | Salim Lahoud and Nadia Yared |
Nassib Lahoud (23 November 1944 – 1 February 2012) was a Lebanese political figure. He held various posts including Member of parliament, Ambassador to the United States of America, and Minister of State (without portfolio) . He was also head of the Democratic Renewal Movement and a leading figure in the March 14 coalition, which nominated him as their presidential candidate when they held the parliamentary majority in 2008. His election was vetoed by Hezbollah[1] and its allies, who refused to attend parliament and threatened not to recognise any president who was not the product of a consensus agreement between Lebanese political forces. President Michel Suleiman was elected to the post on 25 May 2008.[2]
Upon his death, Nassib Lahoud was referred to as the "President of our dreams" by Hezbollah's opponents as well as journalists and prominent members of civil society.[3][4][5][6]
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