Michel Suleiman
12th President of Lebanon
1948 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
12th President of Lebanon
Born
November 21, 1948
Age
~78 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, military officer
Lebanon
1948
Born (1948-11-21)
1993
AwardKnight of the National Order of the Cedar
1999
AwardGrand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar
2002
AwardOrder of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 4th class
2005
AwardOrder of Civil Merit of the Syrian Arab Republic
2008
PositionPresident of Lebanon (2008–2014)
2008
About
Michel Suleiman is a Lebanese politician who served as the 12th president of Lebanon from 2008 to 2014. Before becoming president, he served as commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces from 1998 to 2008.
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Who is Michel Suleiman?+
Michel Suleiman is a Lebanese politician who served as the 12th president of Lebanon from 2008 to 2014. Before becoming president, he served as commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces from 1998 to 2008.
What does the name Michel mean?+
The name Michel means "A surname from French". It is of French origin.
When was Michel Suleiman born?+
Michel Suleiman was born on November 21, 1948.
Name Meaning
A surname from French
The name Michel is of French origin, meaning "A surname from French". It is traditionally a male name.
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Michel — November 21, 1948
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
Would you name your baby Michel?
Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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