Salim Haidar
Lebanese writer, poet, diplomat and politician
Salim Haidar (1911–1980) was a Lebanese jurist and politician who held several cabinet posts during the 1950s, including minister of defense. He was also a member of the Lebanese Parliament.
Early life and education
Haidar hailed from a Shiite family based in Baalbek, Beqaa. His family was among the leading landlords of the region. He was born in Baalbek in May 1911. His father was Najib Haidar.
He was a graduate of Lycée Française and then obtained a PhD in law from Sorbonne University.
Career and activities
Following his graduation Haidar returned to Lebanon and became a public prosecutor in 1938 and an investigative judge in 1943. He began to serve as an advisor at the Court of Appeal from 1945. He was named as the ambassador of Lebanon to Iran in 1946.
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