George Lutfallah

Georges Lutfallah
جورج لطف الله
Lutfallah in 1928
Died(1941-06-20)20 June 1941
London
CitizenshipEgyptian and Lebanese
OccupationsSocialite and politician
Known forAttempt to establish a monarchy in Lebanon during the French Mandate
TitlePrince, Emir, Pasha

George Lutfallah (Arabic: جورج لطف الله), also styled as Prince George Lutfallah, was a Lebanese-Egyptian businessman and political aspirant active during the French Mandate period. A member of the wealthy Lutfallah family, which had acquired the hereditary title of Emir from King Hussein bin Ali of Hejaz, he became known for his efforts to translate his fortune into political influence. Lutfallah entered Lebanese politics in the late 1920s, seeking the presidency with French backing while entertaining monarchist ambitions. His candidacy collapsed, particularly after the exposure of forged documents. He died in London on 20 June 1941, and was commemorated by the poet Khalil Gibran in a lengthy preemptive elegy.

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