Naim Moghabghab
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| Born | January 11, 1911 |
| Died | July 27, 1959 (aged 48) |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Other names | Mughabghab, Moughabghab |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Politician |
| Children | Ghassan Moghabghab, Kamil Moghabghab |
Naim Moghabghab (Arabic: نـعـيـم مـغـبـغـب) (January 11, 1911 – July 27, 1959) was a Lebanese political leader and an independence hero. He founded along with President Camille Chamoun, the National Liberal Party (حزب الوطنيين الأحرار Hizbu-l-waTaniyyīni-l-aHrār).
He was elected member of Parliament in 1953, and re-elected in 1957. He served as Minister of Public Works In 1955, he formed a military resistance under the name of the "National Guard" for the Bchamoun's Government in 1948, and also led the military front in the 1958 revolt to reinforce Camille Chamoun's position.
He was assassinated on 27 July 1959, when his car was attacked by opposition supporters. He received the highest honor of Lebanon: Grand Officer of the National Order of The Cedar.
