Michel Aoun facts for kids
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Michel Aoun
ميشال عون OM ONC
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| 17th President of Lebanon | |
| Assumed office 31 October 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Saad Hariri |
| Preceded by | Tammam Salam (Acting) |
| In office 22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990* Disputed, Acting |
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| Preceded by | Amine Gemayel |
| Succeeded by | Elias Hrawi |
| 28th Prime Minister of Lebanon Disputed |
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| In office 22 September 1988 – 13 October 1990* |
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| Preceded by | Selim Hoss |
| Succeeded by | Selim Hoss |
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| Born | 18 February 1935 Haret Hreyk, Lebanon |
| Political party | Free Patriotic Movement |
| Other political affiliations |
March 8 Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | Nadia El-Chami |
| Children | 3 |
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| Allegiance |  Lebanon |
| Branch/service | Lebanese Army |
| Years of service | 1958–1991 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War |
| *Aoun's presidency was disputed by Selim Hoss, René Moawad and Elias Hrawi. **Aoun's premiership was disputed by Selim Hoss. |
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Michel Naim Aoun (born 18 February 1935) is a Lebanese politician. He is the 17th and current President of Lebanon. He was elected president on 31 October 2016 on the 46th electoral session of the Lebanese parliament, breaking a 29-month deadlock. He is a Maronite Christian and the founder of the Free Patriotic Movement.
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