Leila Shahid

Summary

Leila Shahid is a human^[1]. Her place of birth was Beirut^[2]. She was born on July 13, 1949^[3]. She died in Lecques^[4]. She died on February 18, 2026^[5]. She worked as a politician^[6] and diplomat^[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Leila Shahid's place of birth was Beirut^[2].
• Leila Shahid died in Lecques^[4].
• Leila Shahid was born on July 13, 1949^[3].
• Leila Shahid died on February 18, 2026^[5].
• Leila Shahid's father was Munib Shahid^[9].
• Leila Shahid's mother was Serene Husseini Shahid^[10].
• Among Leila Shahid's spouses was Mohammed Berrada^[11].
• Leila Shahid held citizenship in Palestine^[12].
• Arabic was Leila Shahid's native language^[13].
• Leila Shahid worked as a politician^[6].
• Leila Shahid's professions included diplomat^[7].
• Leila Shahid held the position of PLO representative in Ireland^[14].
• Leila Shahid held the position of PLO representative in the Netherlands^[15].
• Leila Shahid held the position of Palestine representative to France^[16].
• Leila Shahid held the position of ambassador of Palestine to the European Union^[17].
• Leila Shahid held the position of Permanent Representative of Palestine to UNESCO^[18].
• Leila Shahid held the position of ambassador of Palestine to Luxembourg^[19].
• Leila Shahid was educated at American University of Beirut^[20].
• Leila Shahid was a member of Birzeit University^[21].
• Leila Shahid is recorded as female^[22].
• Leila Shahid's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Leila Shahid was affiliated with the Fatah^[24].
• Leila Shahid's Commons category is recorded as Leila Shahid^[25].
• Leila Shahid's family name is recorded as Q37053346^[26].
• Leila Shahid's given name is recorded as Leila^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Beirut^[2], Leila Shahid… she was born on July 13, 1949^[3]. Her father was Munib Shahid^[9]. Her mother was Serene Husseini Shahid^[10]. Arabic was her native language^[13].

Education

Leila Shahid was educated at American University of Beirut^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and diplomat^[7]. Positions held include PLO representative in Ireland^[14], a position^[28], in Ireland^[29]; PLO representative in the Netherlands^[15], a position^[30], in Netherlands^[31]; Palestine representative to France^[16], a position^[32], in Palestine^[33], founded in 1969^[34]; ambassador of Palestine to the European Union^[17]; Permanent Representative of Palestine to UNESCO^[18]; and ambassador of Palestine to Luxembourg^[19].

Personal Life

Among Leila Shahid's spouses was Mohammed Berrada^[11]. She was affiliated with the Fatah^[24].

Death and Burial

Leila Shahid died on February 18, 2026^[5]. She died in Lecques^[4].

Why It Matters

Leila Shahid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (236 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).^[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] She is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Leila Shahid born?

Leila Shahid's place of birth was Beirut^[2].

Where did Leila Shahid die?

Leila Shahid died in Lecques^[4].

Who were Leila Shahid's parents?

Leila Shahid's father was Munib Shahid^[9]. Leila Shahid's mother was Serene Husseini Shahid^[10].

Who was Leila Shahid married to?

Leila Shahid's spouses include Mohammed Berrada^[11].

What did Leila Shahid do for work?

Leila Shahid worked as politician^[6] and diplomat^[7].

Where did Leila Shahid go to school?

Leila Shahid was educated at American University of Beirut^[20].