Charles Helou

President of Lebanon from 1964 to 1970
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Charles Helou

Summary

Charles Helou is a human[1]. He was born in Beirut[2]. He was born on September 25, 1913[3]. He passed away in Beirut[4]. He died on January 7, 2001[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Helou was born in Beirut[2].
  • Charles Helou died in Beirut[4].
  • Charles Helou was born on September 25, 1913[3].
  • Charles Helou died on January 7, 2001[5].
  • Charles Helou is buried at Ra's al Nab' Cemetery[10].
  • Among Charles Helou's spouses was Nina Helou[11].
  • Charles Helou held citizenship in Lebanon[12].
  • Charles Helou worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Charles Helou worked as a politician[7].
  • Charles Helou worked as a journalist[8].
  • Charles Helou held the position of President of Lebanon[13].
  • Charles Helou's education included a stint at Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour[14].
  • Charles Helou was educated at Saint Joseph University of Beirut[15].
  • Charles Helou was educated at Collège Saint Joseph – Antoura[16].
  • Charles Helou received the Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[17].
  • Charles Helou received the doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[18].
  • Charles Helou was a member of Académie des sciences d'outre-mer[19].
  • Charles Helou's religion is recorded as Maronite Church[20].
  • Charles Helou is recorded as male[21].
  • Charles Helou's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Charles Helou was affiliated with the Kataeb Party[23].
  • Charles Helou's Commons category is recorded as Charles Helou[24].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25].
  • Charles Helou's family name is recorded as Helou[26].
  • Charles Helou's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles Helou's place of birth was Beirut[2]. He was born on September 25, 1913[3].

Education

Educated at Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour[14], a college[28], in Lebanon[29], founded in 1850[30]; Saint Joseph University of Beirut[15], a Catholic university[31], in Lebanon[32], founded in 1875[33]; and Collège Saint Joseph – Antoura[16], a school[34], in Lebanon[35], founded in 1834[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. Charles Helou held the position of President of Lebanon[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[17], a grade of an order[37], in Lebanon[38], founded in 1936[39] and doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[18], an award[40], in France[41].

Personal Life

Among Charles Helou's spouses was Nina Helou[11]. His religion is recorded as Maronite Church[20]. He was affiliated with the Kataeb Party[23].

Death and Burial

Charles Helou died on January 7, 2001[5]. He died in Beirut[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[25]. He is buried at Ra's al Nab' Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Charles Helou ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Charles Helou born?

Born in Beirut[2], Charles Helou…

Where did Charles Helou die?

Charles Helou passed away in Beirut[4].

Who was Charles Helou married to?

Charles Helou's spouses include Nina Helou[11].

What did Charles Helou do for work?

Charles Helou worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and journalist[8].

Where did Charles Helou go to school?

Charles Helou was educated at Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour[14], Saint Joseph University of Beirut[15], and Collège Saint Joseph – Antoura[16].

What awards did Charles Helou receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎[17] and doctor honoris causa from the University of Nancy[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Journal officiel de la République française. legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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