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Antoine Karam (politician)

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Prime Minister
  
Fouad Siniora

Spouse(s)
  
Danielle Mattar

Political party
  
Lebanese Forces

Role
  
Politician


Nationality
  
Lebanese

Name
  
Antoine Karam

Children
  
Two

Party
  
Lebanese Forces


Alma mater
  
Saint Joseph University

Succeeded by
  
Mohammad Naji Rahhal

Antoine or Tony Karam (born 1956) is a Maronite Lebanese politician who served as the minister of environment.

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Early life and education

Karam was born in Hadath in 1956. He holds a medicine degree, which he received from the University of St. Joseph in 1985.

Career

Karam is a member of the Lebanese Forces, led by Samir Geagea, since its inception. He is a member of party's executive committee.

He was appointed minister of environment to the cabinet led by then prime minister Fouad Siniora on 11 July 2008. He was part of the 14 March alliance in the cabinet. His tenure ended in November 2009, and he was replaced by Mohammad Naji Rahhal in the post.

Personal life

Karam is married to Danielle Mattar and has two children.

References

Antoine Karam (politician) Wikipedia