Fuad Chehab

ModernGeneralLebanon1902 — 1973

Lebanese president who promoted reform.

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Quick Facts

Born

1902

Died

1973

Country

Lebanon

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score49.9

Fuad Chehab — Complete Timeline

1958 AD

Launched Chehabist reforms and modernizationReform◆ Major

President Chehab implemented a series of reforms known as Chehabism, including administrative modernization, economic planning, and strengthening state institutions. He established the Central Bank of Lebanon and the Civil Service Board.

ReformModernizationState Building

Impact: nationalconstructive

Elected President of LebanonPolitical Action◆ Major

Fuad Chehab was elected President of Lebanon on September 23, 1958, succeeding Camille Chamoun. His election ended the 1958 crisis and was supported by both Christian and Muslim factions seeking stability.

PresidencyElectionStabilization

Impact: nationalconstructive

Created the Deuxième Bureau intelligence agencyPolitical Action

Chehab expanded the role of the Deuxi

IntelligenceSecurityAuthoritarianism

Impact: national

1960 AD

Presided over the 1960s economic boomOther

Under Chehab's presidency, Lebanon experienced a period of economic growth and stability, with Beirut becoming a major financial and tourism hub. His policies attracted foreign investment and expanded the middle class.

Economic GrowthBeirutProsperity

Impact: nationalconstructive

1964 AD

Refused to amend constitution for a second termPolitical Action

Chehab declined to seek a second term as president, respecting the constitutional limit. He retired from politics in 1964, setting a precedent for peaceful transitions of power in Lebanon.

ConstitutionTerm LimitRetirement

Impact: nationalconstructive