Rafic Hariri

Lebanese businessman and Prime Minister

Rafic Hariri - Lebanese businessman and Prime Minister
Born

November 1st, 1944
81 years ago

Died

2005
20 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Lebanon

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A prominent Lebanese businessman and politician, served as the 60th Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1992 to 1998 and again from 2000 until 2004. Played a significant role in Lebanon's reconstruction following the Civil War, focusing on economic revival and infrastructure development. Established the Hariri Foundation, which has contributed to education and social development in Lebanon. Assassinated in 2005, which led to widespread protests and political change in Lebanon.

Served as the 60th Prime Minister of Lebanon

Led economic reconstruction after the Civil War

Established the Hariri Foundation

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