Charles Debbas

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Charles Debbas
1st President of Lebanon before independence.
In office 1 September 1926 – 2 January 1934
Succeeded by	Antoine Privat-Aubouard (acting)
Born	1885
Died	1935
Religion	Greek Orthodox

Charles Debbas (Arabic: شارل دباس‎) (c.1885 - 1935) was a Greek Orthodox Lebanese political figure. He was the first President of Lebanon and served from September 1, 1926 till January 2, 1934, under the French Mandate. He also served as speaker of the Lebanese Parliament from January 30 to October 31, 1934.

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