Frangieh ( ar, فرنجية: "

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), also spelled Frangié, Franjieh, or Franjiyeh, is a prominent Lebanese political

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Bassam Frangieh Bassam Frangieh (Arabic: بسام فرنجيه) is a scholar of contemporary Arabic literature and culture. He is best known for his pedagogical innovations in the study of the Arabic language, as well as his translations of modern Arabic poet ...

(born 1949), scholar of contemporary Arabic literature and culture. Distant relative of the politicians *

Hamid Beik Frangieh Hamid Frangieh (6 August 1907 – 5 September 1981) was a Lebanese member of the Parliament of Lebanon and held numerous ministerial positions in the Lebanese government. He was one of the Maronite leaders of Lebanon. Early life Hamid was b ...

(1907–1981), politician, older brother of Suleiman *

Lamitta Frangieh Lamitta Frangieh ( ar, لاميتا فرنجية), (born 15 November 1980 in Zgharta, Lebanon) is a Lebanese actress, former beauty pageant contestant and fashion model. Beauty pageants and modeling She claimed first runner-up at Miss Lebanon ...

(born 1980), 1st Runner-up at Miss Lebanon 2004 Competition * Samir Frangieh (1945–2017), politician and journalist *

Suleiman Frangieh Suleiman Kabalan Frangieh, last name also spelled ''Frangié,'' ''Franjieh,'' or ''Franjiyeh'' (, 15 June 1910 – 23 July 1992), was a Lebanese Maronite politician who was President of Lebanon from 1970 to 1976. Early life and education Sulei ...

(1910–1992), President 1970 to 1976 *

Suleiman Frangieh, Jr. Suleiman Antoine Frangieh ( ar, سليمان بك فرنجية; born 18 October 1965) is a Lebanese politician. He is the incumbent leader of the Marada Movement and a former Member of Parliament for the Maronite seat of Zgharta-Zawyie, in Nor ...

(born 1965), son of Tony, current leader of the Marada Movement *

Tony Frangieh Antoine "Tony" Suleiman Frangieh (; 1 September 1941 – 13 June 1978) was a Lebanese politician and militia commander during the early years of the Lebanese Civil War. He was the son of Suleiman Frangieh, a former Lebanese president. Educ ...

(1941–1978), son of Suleyman sr, militia leader during the Lebanese Civil War

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