[2] He is the son of Hamid Kabalan Frangieh and Lamia Michel (née Raffoul).

[6] He contributed to many leading publications, including L'Orient (1970), L'Orient-Le Jour (1971–1975), Le Monde diplomatique, Libération, An Nahar, As Safir and Financial Times.

[16] The manifesto, which was signed by Lebanese intellectuals and eminent public figures, challenged the dominance of Syria in Lebanon.

[16] In the 2005 general elections, Frangieh became a member of the Lebanese Parliament, representing Zgharta.

[18] Frangieh was elected president of the March 14 national council in June 2015 against Fawzi Ferri.