17 Facts About Sabri Hamadeh

Sabri Hamadeh, written as Sabri Hamade or Hamada was a Lebanese politician and long-time Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament.

Sabri Hamadeh served as a pioneer in the Lebanese Independence.

Sabri Hamadeh worked with the government at that time, including Riad El Solh, the prime minister, and Bechara El Khoury, the president.

Sabri Hamadeh signed the first official Lebanese flag of independence.

Sabri Hamadeh was born in 1902 in the Town of Hawr Taala, in the Bekaa Valley.

Sabri Hamadeh was the Speaker of the House of Representatives for many periods.

Sabri Hamadeh served as Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament for five terms:.

Sabri Hamadeh was prominently placed in the struggle for Lebanese independence.

Sabri Hamadeh was characterized with a policy of moderation and compromise in the national political scene, openness and patience in tackling of various political crisis, and a vision for the future of the country.

Sabri Hamadeh was instrumental in establishment of a separate Higher Council for the Shiites of Lebanon.

Sabri Hamadeh played a very crucial role during the Lebanese presidential election held on August 17,1970.

Speaker Sabri Hamadeh Hamade, refused to announce the election of a President on a 1-vote difference on the grounds that the law dictates that the minimum vote to win should be the half plus one.

Sabri Hamadeh declared Franjieh winner so that he wouldn't win by a larger margin.

Sabri Hamadeh's term ended on 20 October 1970 after Frangieh was sworn as President 23 September 1970.

Sabri Hamadeh was replaced by Kamel Asaad as Speaker of Parliament.

Soon with pressure, Sabri Hamadeh Hamade became a founder of Higher Islamic Shiite Council.

In early 1967, a special committee chaired by Sabri Hamadeh Hamade, prepared a proposal of the law.