Suleiman Frangieh

Suleiman Kabalan Frangieh, last name also spelled Frangié, Franjieh, or Franjiyeh (15 June 1910 – 23 July 1992) (Arabic: سليمان فرنجية), was the president of the Lebanese Republic from 1970 to 1976.

His Excellency Suleiman Bey Frangieh سليمان بك فرنجية OM, ONC
Frangieh in 1974
5th President of Lebanon
In office 23 September 1970 – 22 September 1976
Prime Minister	Saeb Salam, Amin al-Hafez, Takieddin el-Solh, Rachid Solh, Nureddine Rifai, Rashid Karami
Preceded by	Charles Helou
Succeeded by	Elias Sarkis
Personal details
Born	(1910-06-15)June 15, 1910 Zgharta, Beirut Vilayet, Ottoman Empire
Died	July 23, 1992(1992-07-23) (aged 82) Beirut, Lebanon
Political party	Marada Movement (1978–1992)
Spouse(s)	Iris Handaly (1913-1995)
Children	Antoine (1941–78), Robert Frangieh Other three children
Relatives	Hamid Beik Frangieh (brother)
Occupation	Politician, entrepreneur

His reign witnessed 7 governments headed by 6 different presidents: Saeb Salam (twice), Amin Al-Hafiz, Taqi Al-Din Al-Solh, Rashid Al-Solh, Noureddin Al-Rifai, Rashid Karami. His reign also witnessed the beginning of the Lebanese civil war in April 1975.

The Lebanese National Movement opposed him and demanded his resignation.

On January 24, 1976, 66 deputies signed a petition asking him to resign, but he rejected it, insisting on ending his term.

He died in Zgharta, July 23, 1992.

Political offices
Preceded by Charles Helou	President of Lebanon 1970–1976	Succeeded by Élias Sarkis