Georges Dib Nehme

Georges Dib Nehme
Born
Georges Youssef Dib Nehmé

28 November 1932
Deir al-Qamar, Lebanon
Died2 September 2019(2019-09-02) (aged 86)
Burial placeDeir al-Qamar
NationalityLebanese
Alma materSt. Joseph University
OccupationLawyer

Georges Dib Nehme (Arabic: جورج ديب نعمة; 1932–2019) was a Lebanese businessman and politician who served as the president of the municipality council of Deir al-Qamar and as a member of the Lebanese Parliament.

Early life and education

Dib Nehme was born in Deir al-Qamar on 28 November 1932.[1] He received a degree in law from the St. Joseph University.[2]

Career

Following his graduation Dib Nehme was involved in business.[1] He was elected as the president of the municipality council of Deir al-Qamar in 1963.[2][3] In addition, he became a member of the Parliament in 1992 and served there until 2005.[2] His term as president of the municipality council of Deir al-Qamar continued until 1998.[3] After the end of the Civil War Dib Nehme actively worked for the return of the Christian Lebanese to the region who had to leave their homes.[4]

Death

Dib Nehme died on 2 September 2019.[5] He was buried in Deir al-Qamar.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b "نعمه، جورج ديب". Ligue des Anciens Deputes (in Arabic). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Who's Who in Lebanon (19th ed.). Beirut: Publitec Publications. 2007. p. 112. doi:10.1515/9783110945904.476. ISBN 978-3-598-07734-0.
  3. ^ a b "Personalities". DeirElQamar.com (in French). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  4. ^ Carole H. Dagher (2002). Bring Down the Walls: Lebanon's Post-War Challenge. New York: St. Martin's Press. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-230-10919-3.
  5. ^ "Georges Youssef Dib Nehmé". khoolood.com (in French). 2 September 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
  6. ^ "النائب السابق جورج ديب نعمة في ذمة الله". LBC (in Arabic). 2 September 2019. Retrieved 24 November 2023.