Michel Suleiman | |
|---|---|
| ميشال سليمان | |
 Suleiman in 2012 | |
| 12th President of Lebanon | |
| In office 25 May 2008 – 25 May 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Fouad Siniora Saad Hariri Najib Mikati Tammam Salam |
| Preceded by | Émile Lahoud Fouad Siniora (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Tammam Salam (Acting) Michel Aoun |
| 12th Commander of the Armed Forces | |
| In office 21 December 1998 – 30 August 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Émile Lahoud |
| Succeeded by | Jean Kahwaji |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1948 Amchit, Lebanon |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | Lebanese Army Military Academy Lebanese University |
| Religion | Maronites |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Branch/service | Lebanese Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1967–2008 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 11th Infantry Brigade 6th Infantry Brigade Lebanese Armed Forces |
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War Operation Dinnieh Operation Benin 2006 Lebanon War Operation Nahr el-Bared |
Michel Suleiman (Arabic: ميشال سليمان [miːˈʃæːl sʊleːˈmæːn]; born 21 November 1948) is a Lebanese politician who served as the 12th president of Lebanon from 2008 to 2014. Before becoming president, he served as commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces from 1998 to 2008.[1]
After Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) commander Émile Lahoud took office as president in November 1998, Suleiman succeeded him, taking his place in December. Suleiman was later elected President and was sworn into office on 25 May 2008.[2][3]
- ^ "Michel Sleiman - Prestige Magazine". 25 February 2015. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Michel Suleiman". Lebanese Army Official Website. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
- ^ Al Jazeera English. "Suleiman becomes Lebanon president". Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 26 May 2008.