Tammam Salam
Tammam Saeb Salam (تمام سلام born 1945) is a Lebanese politician. He served as minister of culture from 2008 to 2009. He was tasked with forming a new government on 6 April 2013. Salam was one of the Sunni politicians close to the pro-Syrian camp in Lebanon.[1][2] Salam was finally elected Prime Minister on 15 February 2014.
Tammam Salam تمّام سلام | |
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| President of Lebanon Acting | |
| In office 25 May 2014 – 31 October 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Michel Suleiman |
| Succeeded by | Michel Aoun |
| 34th Prime Minister of Lebanon | |
| In office 15 February 2014 – 18 December 2016 | |
| President | Michel Suleiman Michel Aoun |
| Deputy | Samir Mouqbel |
| Preceded by | Najib Mikati |
| Succeeded by | Saad Hariri |
| Minister of Culture | |
| In office 11 July 2008 – 9 November 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Fouad Siniora |
| Preceded by | Tarek Mitri |
| Succeeded by | Salim Wardeh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1945 Beirut, Lebanon |
| Political party | Future Movement |
| Spouse(s) | Lama Badreddine |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Haigazian University |
References
- Moubayed, Sami (3 August 2006). "Nasrallah and the three Lebanons". Asia Times Online. Retrieved 27 March 2013.
- "Hezbollah bloc to back Salam for Lebanon premier". Reuters. 5 April 2013. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 5 April 2013.
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