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Naim Moghabghab
Lebanese politician (1911–1959) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Naim Moghabghab (Arabic: نعيم مغبغب) (January 11, 1911 – July 27, 1959) was a Lebanese political leader and an independence hero among Lebanon's Christian population. He founded, along with president Camille Chamoun (in office 1952–1958), the National Liberal Party (حزب الوطنيين الأحرار Hizbu-l-waTaniyyīni-l-aHrār).
He was elected member of Parliament in 1953, re-elected in 1957, and served as Minister of Public Works in 1955. He formed a Christian (Maronite) militia under the name of the "National Guard" for Chamoun's government, and also led the military front in the 1958 revolt to reinforce Camille Chamoun's position.[1][2]
He was assassinated on 27 July 1959, when his car was attacked by opposition supporters.[2] He received the highest honor of Lebanon: Grand Officer of the National Order of The Cedar.
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