Jamal al-Faisal

Jamal al-Faisal
Jamal in 1961
Born1915
DiedSeptember 28, 1995(1995-09-28) (aged 79–80)
Allegiance France (1939–1945)
First Syrian Republic (1946–1950)
Second Syrian Republic (1950–1958)
United Arab Republic (1958–1961)
Service years1939–1961
RankGeneral
Conflicts1948 Arab–Israeli War
SpouseSamira Al-Shahabi
Children2

Jamal taher al-Faisal (1915 – 28 September 1995) was a Syrian military officer who played a significant role during the late 1950s and early 1960s. He served as the Chief of Staff of the Syrian Army from 1959 until 1961, succeeding Lieutenant General Afif al-Bizri.