Edmond Al-Homsi
Edmond Al-Homsi (1901 – 1972), was a Syrian politician who served as Minister of Finance for two terms in 1936 and 1946.[1]
Edmond Al-Homsi | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office February 23, 1936 – December 21, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Hinri Hindia |
| Succeeded by | Shukri al-Quwwatli |
| In office April 26, 1946 – December 27, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Naim Antaki |
| Succeeded by | Said Ghazzi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1901 |
| Died | 1972 |
| Alma mater | American University of Beirut , University of Oxford |
Background
He studied sociology and political science at American University of Beirut and studied postgraduate degree in Banking and finance at University of Oxford.[1]
Career
He cofounded the National Bloc in 1928, and served as Minister of Finance for two terms in 1936 and 1946. He also was the ambassador of Syria in London and Brussels.[1][2]
References
- Moubayed, Sami M. (2006). Steel & Silk: Men and Women who Shaped Syria 1900-2000. Cune Press. ISBN 978-1-885942-40-1.
- White, Benjamin Thomas (2012-09-11). Emergence of Minorities in the Middle East. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 978-0-7486-8893-7.
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