Emile Lahoud | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emile Emile Lahoud 21 January 1975 |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Alma mater | Lebanese American University |
| Occupation(s) | Politician and businessman |
| Years active | 2000-present |
| Spouse | Sabine Tanbourgi (m. 2002) |
| Children | Emile Emma Maher |
| Parent(s) | Emile Lahoud Andrée Amadouni |
| Website | Official Website |
Emile Lahoud Jr., more commonly Emile Emile Lahoud, (born 21 January 1975) is a Lebanese politician and businessman.
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Early life
Emile Lahoud Jr. was born in Baabdat, Lebanon on 21 January 1975.[1] He is the eldest son of former Lebanese President Emile Lahoud and Andree Amadoni.[1]
Education
Emile Lahoud Jr. completed secondary education at International College in Beirut. He then enrolled at Notre Dame University (NDU). However, he transferred to the Lebanese American University (LAU) in 1993 where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing in 1997. Next, he began to study politics, international relations, economics, and social affairs at the graduate program of International Affairs at LAU. He received a master's degree there in 1999.[1][2]
Career
Emile Lahoud Jr. founded L and R communications, a media company, in 1999.[2] He was elected as the deputy of Metn in August 2000 in the general elections.[3][4] He was part of the list headed by then minister of interior Michel Murr,[5] and his election campaign was managed by Elias Murr. This caused the protests by rival candidates led by then Lebanon President Emile Lahoud's first cousin, Nassib Lahoud. In 2000, he attended a memorial service for the late President-elect Bashir Gemayel. His participation in the ceremony was reported to make upset Syrian authorities.[6] Emile Lahoud Jr. did not take part in the 2005 general elections.[7]
He extended his company, L and R communications, to Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Syria in 2006.[2] It is argued that he monopolized the advertising market.[8]
Personal life
Lahoud married Sabine Tanbourgi, daughter of Gilbert Tanbourgi in September 2002.[9] He has two children, Emile and Emma.[1] He is a swimmer and participated in 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympic Games.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d "Emile Emile Lahoud". Fanoos. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- ^ a b c "Biography". Emile Lahoud. Archived from the original on 2 May 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- ^ "Opposition Candidates Win Elections". APS Diplomat Recorder. 9 September 2000. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ Yehia, Ranwa (31 August – 6 September 2000). "A lighter Syrian shadow". Al Ahram. 497. Archived from the original on 23 December 2002. Retrieved 15 April 2013.
- ^ Rola el Husseini (2004). "Lebanon: Building political dynasties". In Volker Perthes (ed.). Arab Elites: Negotiating the Politics of Change. Lynne Rienner Publishers. ISBN 9781588262660.
- ^ "Damascus concerned about Lahoud Jr". Middle East Intelligence Bulletin. 3 (1). January 2001. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ "Son of Lebanon leader won't run". UPI. 23 May 2005. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ "Lebanon under direct Syrian control". General Aoun. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ "President's son gets married". Lebanon Wire. 9 September 2002. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
- ^ "Émile Lahoud". SR. Olympic Games. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
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