Rafic Hariri
Lebanese businessman and Prime Minister
Born
Died
2005
21 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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