Robert Ghanem


Robert Iskandar Ghanem was a Lebanese lawyer and politician.

Early life

Ghanem hailed from a Maronite family. He was the son of Lebanese General Iskandar Ghanem.

Career

Robert Ghanem was a longtime deputy of the National Assembly of Lebanon and was the minister of education in the second government of Rafic Hariri. Robert Ghanem was a candidate for President of Lebanon and participated in the 2014 Lebanese presidential election.

Views

Robert Ghanem was a member of the March 14 alliance. But nevertheless, Ghanem is viewed as a moderate politician with relations across the political spectrum.

Personal life

Ghanem was married to the journalist Viviane Haddad since January 23, 1975 and father of two children. Ghanem died on 11 February 2019 after a brief illness.