Waheed el Solh
| Wahid Solh وحيد الصلح | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1901 Saida, Lebanon |
| Died |
13 October 1958 (aged 56–57) Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Nationality | Lebanon |
| Alma mater | American University of Beirut |
| Occupation | Lebanese politician |
| Spouse(s) | Mounira Solh |
Waheed el Solh or Wahid Solh (in Arabic وحيد الصلح) was a Lebanese politician and a close aide to his uncle, former prime minister Sami Solh.[1] At the time of his death, he was a Planning Ministry official.
He was assassinated for political reasons on October 13, 1958, during the civil war in Lebanon [2]
Wahid Solh was born in 1901 in Saida, Lebanon. He was a relative of former Lebanese prime ministers Riad Solh, Sami Solh, Takieddine Solh and Rachid Solh. He was married to Mounira Solh, a pioneer advocate for the rights of women and people with disabilities in Lebanon. They had five children: Samir, Najla, Salim, Sana and Nassib.
References
- ↑ "Gunmen Shoot a Lebanese Official". US: Evening Times. October 13, 1958.
- ↑ "Sniper Slays Beirut Aide". US: Miami News. October 13, 1958.
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