Naim Moghabghab

Naim Moghabghab (Arabic: نـعـيـم مـغـبـغـب) (January 11, 1911 – July 27, 1959) was a Lebanese political leader and an independence hero among Lebanon's Christian population. He founded, along with president Camille Chamoun (in office 1952–1958), the National Liberal Party (حزب الوطنيين الأحرار Hizbu-l-waTaniyyīni-l-aHrār).

Naim Moghabghab
Born(1911-01-11)January 11, 1911
Egypt
DiedJuly 27, 1959(1959-07-27) (aged 48)
Maaser Beiteddine
NationalityLebanese
Other namesMughabghab, Moughabghab
Occupation(s)Lawyer, politician
Children2

He was elected member of Parliament in 1953, re-elected in 1957, and served as Minister of Public Works in 1955. He formed a Christian (Maronite) militia under the name of the "National Guard" for Chamoun's government, and also led the military front in the 1958 revolt to reinforce Camille Chamoun's position.[1]

He was assassinated on 27 July 1959, when his car was attacked by opposition supporters.[1] He received the highest honor of Lebanon: Grand Officer of the National Order of The Cedar.

References
  1. "توضيحات حول نعيم مغبغب". annahar.com. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
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