Joyce Gemayel
Joyce Gemayel (Arabic: جويس جميل) (born Joyce Tyan) is the wife of former President of Lebanon, Amine Gemayel (1982–1988), and mother of the assassinated politician Pierre Amine Gemayel, and Samy Gemayel.
Joyce Gemayel | |
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First Lady of Lebanon | |
In role 23 September 1982 – 22 September 1988 | |
President | Amine Gemayel |
Preceded by | Solange Gemayel |
Succeeded by | Nadia El-Chami |
Personal details | |
Born | Joyce Tyan Lebanon |
Nationality | Lebanese |
Political party | Kataeb Party |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | Nicole Gemayel Pierre Gemayel Samy Gemayel |
Personal life
Joyce Tyan married Amine Gemayel in 1967, becoming part "of one of Lebanon's most prominent Christian political dynasties."[1] They have three children, Nicole, Pierre and Samy.
Assassination of her son, Pierre Gemayel
Pierre Gemayel was assassinated on 21 November 2006.[1] Images of Joyce Gemayel grieving her son were widely used in global media reports,[2] illustrating the "tears and cries of anger" of the mourners.[3] Subsequently, and alongside her husband,[4] Gemayel spoke out against politically-motivated killings in Lebanon, and encouraged Christian Lebanese to be "united" in opposition to Syrian influence in the country.[5]
References
- Asser, Martin (21 November 2006). "Obituary: Pierre Gemayel". BBC News. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- "Thousands Mourn Slain Christian Minister in Lebanon". Christian Today. 23 November 2006. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- "Lebanon Crisis Deepens". Saudi Gazette. 23 November 2006. Archived from the original on 25 October 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- MacKinnon, Mark (24 November 2006). "Gemayel murder leads to second 'Independence Intifada'". Ya Libnan. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
- "Lebanon won't give in to pro-Syrian threats". Ya Libnan. 30 November 2006. Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2007.
Honorary titles | ||
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Preceded by Solange Gemayel |
First Lady of Lebanon 1982–1988 |
Succeeded by Nadia El-Chami |