Omar Abou-Richeh عمر أبو ريشة | |
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4th Ambassador of Syria to the United States | |
In office 1961–1964 | |
Preceded by | Farid Zayn Al-Din |
Succeeded by | Sabah Qabbani |
Personal details | |
Born | April 10, 1910 Manbij, Syria |
Died | July 15, 1990 (aged 80) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Spouse | Mounira Abou-Richeh |
Children | Chafe Abou-Richeh, Rafif Abou-Richeh Mattar, Rif Abou-Richeh |
Residence(s) | Beirut, Riyadh |
Profession | Syrian ambassador, poet |
Omar Abu-Riche (Arabic: عمر أبو ريشة; 10 April 1910 – 15 July 1990), also spelled Omar Ab(o)u Risha, Abu Risheh, was a Syrian ambassador and writer, known for his poetic works.