Naim Moghabghab

Naim Moghabghab (Arabic: نـعـيـم مـغـبـغـب) (January 11, 1911 – July 27, 1959) was a Lebanese political leader and an independence hero among Christian population. He founded along with president Camille Chamoun (presidency 1952-1958), the National Liberal Party (حزب الوطنيين الأحرار Hizbu-l-waTaniyyīni-l-aHrār).

Naim Moghabghab
Naim Moghabghab And President Camille Chamoun
Born(1911-01-11)January 11, 1911
Egypt
DiedJuly 27, 1959(1959-07-27) (aged 48)
Maaser Beiteddine
NationalityLebanese
Other namesMughabghab, Moughabghab
OccupationLawyer, Politician
ChildrenGhassan Moghabghab, Kamil Moghabghab

He was elected member of Parliament in 1953, and re-elected in 1957. and served as Minister of Public Works in 1955. He formed a christian (maronite) militia under the name of the "National Guard" for the Chamoun's government, 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.

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