Summary
Naim Moghabghab (Arabic: نعيم مغبغب) (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 | January 11, 1911 Egypt |
| Died | July 27, 1959 (aged 48) Maaser Beiteddine |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Other names | Mughabghab, Moughabghab |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, politician |
| Children | 2 |
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.