Alfred Naqqache

Alfred Georges Naccache (or Naqqache; Arabic: ألفرد جورج النقاش; 3 May 1888[1]– 26 September 1978[2]) was a Lebanese statesman, Prime Minister and head of state during the French Mandate of Lebanon.

In 1919 he contributed to La Revue Phénicienne which was established by Charles Corm in Beirut.

[3] He was serving as Prime Minister when he was appointed president by the French authorities after the resignation of Emile Edde.

Pierre-Georges Arlabosse served as acting president for 6 days before Naccache assumed office.

[4] A street in the Lebanese capital Beirut is named in his honor.

French Mandate of Lebanon
French Mandate of Lebanon
Lebanese Republic
Lebanese Republic