Abdul Rahman Hassan Azzam
Egyptian diplomat and politician (1893–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Abdul Rahman Hassan Azzam (Arabic: عبد الرحمن حسن عزام; 8 March 1893 – 2 June 1976), also known as Azzam Pasha, was an Egyptian diplomat and politician.[1] He was the first Secretary-General of the Arab League, from 22 March 1945 to September 1952.[2]
Quick Facts 1st Secretary-General of the Arab League, Preceded by ...
Abdul Rahman Hassan Azzam | |
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عبد الرحمن حسن عزام | |
1st Secretary-General of the Arab League | |
In office 22 March 1945 – September 1952 | |
Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
Succeeded by | Abdul Khalek Hassouna |
Personal details | |
Born | (1893-03-08)8 March 1893 Shubak al-Gharbi, Giza Governorate, Khedivate of Egypt |
Died | 2 June 1976(1976-06-02) (aged 83) Cairo, Egypt |
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Azzam also had a long career as an ambassador and parliamentarian. He was an Egyptian nationalist, one of the foremost proponents of pan-Arab idealism, and opposed the partition of Palestine.[3]