Charles Debbas

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Charles Debbas
شارل دباس
1st President of Lebanon before independence.
In office
1 September 1926 – 2 January 1934
Succeeded byAntoine Privat-Aubouard (acting)
Personal details
Born16 April 1885
Ottoman Lebanon
Died1935 (at 50)

Charles Debbas (Arabic: شارل دباس) (16 April 1885 - 1935) was an Eastern Orthodox Lebanese political figure. He was the first President of Lebanon (before independence) and served from September 1, 1926 till January 2, 1934, under the French Mandate of Lebanon (known as Greater Lebanon). He also served as speaker of the Lebanese Parliament from January 30 to October 31, 1934. [citation needed]

Charles Debbas is from the prominent Beiruti Debbas family which includes many other notable people of Lebanese history. These include Patriarches Athanasius II and III of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch.

Preceded by
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President of Lebanon
September 1, 1926-January 2, 1934
Succeeded by