Henri Pharaon
Henri Pharaon | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1946–1947 | |
| Prime Minister | Riad Al Solh |
| Preceded by | Habib Abou Chahla |
| Succeeded by | Hamid Frangieh |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1945–1945 | |
| Prime Minister | Abdul Hamid Karami |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Hamid Frangieh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1901 |
| Died | 6 August 1993 (aged 91–92) |
| Manner of death | Assassination (stab wounds) |
| Alma mater | University of Lyon |
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Henri Philippe Pharaon (هنري فيليب فرعون; also referred to in some sources as Henry Pharoun; 1901 – August 6, 1993) was a Lebanese art collector, sportsman, politician, and businessman. As a za'im, or political boss, he played a crucial role in securing Lebanon's independence from France and served as foreign minister and other cabinet positions. He was assassinated in 1993.