Lahoud

Lahoud (Arabic: لحود) or LaHood is the surname of a Maronite Lebanese family whose members have been prominent in Lebanese politics.

A part of the Daou families, they allegedly trace their origin back to Ghassanids.[1]

Politicians

President Emile Lahoud
  • Émile Lahoud (b. 1936), president of Lebanon from 1998 to 2007
  • nl:Jamil Lahoud (1901–1983), general in the Lebanese Army and former minister and MP, father of president Emile Lahoud
  • Emile Lahoud Jr. (b. 1975), Lebanese politician, son of president Emile Lahoud
  • Fouad Lahoud, (1912–1987), Lebanese Army officer and MP of Metn district between 1972 until his death, brother of Salim Lahoud
  • Salim Lahoud (1910–1971), former Minister and MP of Metn District, brother of Fouad Lahoud
  • Nassib Lahoud (1944–2012), Lebanese politician, son of Salim

Other

See also

  • Nehme, another Lebanese family who shares the same Daou ancestry

References

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