Raymond Eddé
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Raymond Eddé (Arabic: ريمون إدّه; 15 March 1913 – 10 May 2000) was a Lebanese Maronite statesman who served his country for many years as a legislator and cabinet minister. He led the Lebanese National Bloc, an influential political party. The son of former President Émile Eddé, Raymond Eddé was himself a candidate for the presidency in 1958, and was proposed for the post on numerous subsequent occasions.[1] He is remembered for having held consistent views, which he refused to compromise for the sake of political gain. His supporters called him "Lebanon's Conscience." He was a strong nationalist, who opposed the French Mandate, and later, Syrian, Israeli, and Palestinian military interventions in Lebanon.
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ريمون إدّه | |
Leader of the Lebanese National Bloc | |
In office 27 September 1949 – 10 May 2000 | |
Preceded by | Émile Eddé |
Succeeded by | Carlos Edde |
Personal details | |
Born | Raymond Émile Eddé 15 March 1913 Alexandria, Egypt |
Died | 10 May 2000 Paris, France |
Political party | Lebanese National Bloc |