Antoine Karam (politician)
Antoine or Tony Karam (born 1956) is a Maronite Lebanese politician who served as the minister of environment.
Antoine Karam | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Environment | |
| In office 11 July 2008 – 9 November 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Fouad Siniora |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Naji Rahhal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 63–64) Hadath, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Political party | Lebanese Forces |
| Spouse(s) | Danielle Mattar |
| Children | Two |
| Alma mater | St. Joseph University |
Early life and education
Karam was born in Hadath in 1956.[1] He holds a medicine degree, which he received from the University of St. Joseph in 1985.[1]
Career
Karam is a member of the Lebanese Forces, led by Samir Geagea, since its inception.[1][2] He is a member of party's executive committee.[1]
He was appointed minister of environment to the cabinet led by then prime minister Fouad Siniora on 11 July 2008.[3][4] He was part of the 14 March alliance in the cabinet.[5] His tenure ended in November 2009, and he was replaced by Mohammad Naji Rahhal in the post.[6]
Personal life
Karam is married to Danielle Mattar and has two children.[7]
References
- "Meet the government". Now Lebanon. 11 July 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
- "Lebanese Forces Take Legal Action Against Wahab for Slander". Naharnet. Beirut. 7 December 2008. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- "Lebanon's new government lineup". Lebanonwire. Beirut. 11 July 2008. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- "The Christians' battle". Now Lebanon. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- "A Lebanon Political Primer" (PDF). International Foundation for Electoral Systems. 9 May 2009. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- "New Lebanese Cabinet Announced". Wikileaks. 10 November 2009. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- "Profiles: Lebanon's new government". Lebanonwire. 12 July 2008. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
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