Sami as-Solh


Sami Solh or Sami El Solh was a Lebanese Sunni Muslim politician. He was a relative of former Lebanese prime ministers Riad Solh, Takieddine Solh and Rachid Solh. He served as Prime Minister of Lebanon five times.

Early Life

Solh spoke French, Arabic, Greek and Turkish. He grew up in Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon.

Honours

One of the most prominent avenues in Beirut, next to the Lebanese Parliament, is named Boulevard Sami El Solh. In 2018, a Lebanese stamp was created dedicated to the prime minister.