Antoine Karam (French Guianan politician)
Antoine Karam (born 21 February 1950, in Cayenne) served as the President of the Regional Council (Conseil régional) of French Guiana, a région d'outre-mer of France, from 1992 to 2010.
Antoine Karam | |
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.JPG.webp) Antoine Karam in 2014 | |
| Member of the French Senate for Guyane | |
| In office 1 October 2014 – 30 September 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-Étienne Antoinette |
| Succeeded by | Marie-Laure Phinéra-Horth |
| 4th President of the Regional Council of French Guiana | |
| In office 22 January 1992 – 26 January 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Georges Othily |
| Succeeded by | Rodolphe Alexandre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1950 Cayenne, French Guiana |
| Political party | Guianese Socialist Party (2014-2017) La République En Marche! (after 2017) |
| Education | Lycée Thiers |
| Profession | Teacher |
Karam was born to a Lebanese father and a Saint Lucian mother.[1] He is a professor of history and he was president of the Council from 22 January 1992 to 26 January 2010. As a member of the left-wing Guianese Socialist Party (PSG), allied to the French Socialist Party (PS), he is also French Guiana's single representative in the French Senate.
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