Hussein Al Oweini
| Hussein Al Oweini | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Lebanon | |
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In office 20 February 1964 – 25 July 1965 | |
| President | Charles Helou |
| Preceded by | Rashid Karami |
| Succeeded by | Rashid Karami |
| Prime Minister of Lebanon | |
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In office 14 February 1951 – 7 April 1951 | |
| President | Fouad Chehab |
| Preceded by | Riad Al Solh |
| Succeeded by | Abdullah Arif Yafi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1900 |
| Died | 1971 (aged 70–71) |
| Religion | Islam |
Hussein Al Oweini (1900-1971) was a Lebanese businessman and politician, who served as prime minister of Lebanon for two times. He also held other cabinet positions.
Early life
Oweini was born in 1900.[1] He was a member of a Sunni family from Beirut.[2]
Career
Oweini went to Saudi Arabia and worked as a business agent for the Saudi royal family from 1923 to 1947.[3] He also founded a company, Ne'ma Te'ma, in Riyadh.[4] He served as Prime Minister of Lebanon for two times. He was first appointed prime minister on 14 February 1951 under president Fouad Chehab[2][5] and replaced Riad Al Solh in the post. He was in office until 7 April 1951 and succeeded by Abdullah Arif Yafi.[1] On 27 September 1957, Oweini and two other former prime ministers, namely Saeb Salam and Abdullah Yufi, were arrested on charges of planning an armed coup and riots during the elections held in May.[6]
Oweini's second term as prime minister was from 20 February 1964 to 25 July 1965 under president Charles Helou.[7][8] Both his predecessor and successor was Rashid Karami as prime minister.[1] Oweini was the leader of the National Front.[9] He also served as foreign minister of Lebanon for three times; from 1958 to 1960, in 1965 and from 1968 to 1969.[10] During his third term as foreign minister, Oweini was also defense minister, since the cabinet was a four-man body led by Prime Minister Abdullah Yafi.[11]
Death
Oweini died in 1971.[10]
Legacy
For his memory an award, Hussein Al Oweini award, is being given.[12]
References
- 1 2 3 "Rulers of Lebanon". Jewish Library. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- 1 2 R. Hrair Dekmejian (1975). Patterns of Political Leadership: Egypt, Israel, Lebanon. SUNY Press. p. 33. ISBN 978-0-87395-291-0. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Mehio, Saad (9 July 2002). "Prime Minister Alwaleed bin Talal? For what?". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
- ↑ "Riyadh's guest". Ain Al Yaqeen. 21 April 2000. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Mroueh, Wassim (14 June 2011). "Looking back on almost 7 decades of Cabinet crises". The Daily Star. Beirut. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Samir Khalaf (2002). Civil and Uncivil Violence in Lebanon: A History of the Internationalization of Communal Contact. Columbia University Press. p. 111. ISBN 978-0-231-50536-9. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Cornell, George W. (2 December 1964). "Welcome Pope". The Evening News. Bombay. AP. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ "Bridge stamps of Lebanon". Bridge Guys. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ Wynn, Wilton (22 July 1958). "Lebanon leader predicts US troop removal". Ellensburg Daily Record. Beirut. AP. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- 1 2 "Foreign ministers". Rulers. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ "New peace plan for Middle East offered". The Dispatch. UPI. 2 January 1969. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
- ↑ "Zahraa Shaito". American University of Beirut. Retrieved 18 July 2013.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Riad Solh |
Prime Minister of Lebanon 1951 |
Succeeded by Abdallah El-Yafi |
| Preceded by Rashid Karami |
Prime Minister of Lebanon 1964–1965 |
Succeeded by Rashid Karami |
