Rafiq Hariri

Summary

Rafiq Hariri is a human^[1]. He was born in Sidon^[2]. He was born on November 1, 1944^[3]. He died in Beirut^[4]. He died on February 14, 2005^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and entrepreneur^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,435 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Rafiq Hariri's place of birth was Sidon^[2].
• Rafiq Hariri died in Beirut^[4].
• Rafiq Hariri was born on November 1, 1944^[3].
• Rafiq Hariri died on February 14, 2005^[5].
• Burial took place at Beirut^[9].
• Rafiq Hariri's father was Bahaa Hariri^[10].
• Rafiq Hariri's mother was Hind Hariri^[11].
• Among Rafiq Hariri's spouses was Nidal Boustany^[12].
• Among Rafiq Hariri's spouses was Nazik Hariri^[13].
• A child of Rafiq Hariri was Saad Harirị^[14].
• A child of Rafiq Hariri was Bahaa Hariri^[15].
• A child of Rafiq Hariri was Fahd Hariri^[16].
• A child of Rafiq Hariri was Hind Hariri^[17].
• A child of Rafiq Hariri was Ayman Hariri^[18].
• A child of Rafiq Hariri was Hossam El-Din Hariri^[19].
• Rafiq Hariri held citizenship in Lebanon^[20].
• Rafiq Hariri held citizenship in Saudi Arabia^[21].
• Rafiq Hariri's professions included politician^[6].
• Rafiq Hariri's professions included entrepreneur^[7].
• Rafiq Hariri held the position of Prime Minister of Lebanon^[22].
• Rafiq Hariri held the position of Prime Minister of Lebanon^[23].
• Rafiq Hariri held the position of Minister of Finance^[24].
• Rafiq Hariri held the position of Member of the Parliament of Lebanon^[25].
• Rafiq Hariri was educated at Beirut Arab University^[26].
• Rafiq Hariri received the Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎^[27].

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Origins and Family

Rafiq Hariri was born in Sidon^[2]. He was born on November 1, 1944^[3]. His father was Bahaa Hariri^[10]. His mother was Hind Hariri^[11].

Education

Rafiq Hariri was educated at Beirut Arab University^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and entrepreneur^[7]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Lebanon^[22], a public office^[28], in Lebanon^[29], founded in 1926^[30]; Minister of Finance^[24]; and Member of the Parliament of Lebanon^[25].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎^[27], a grade of an order^[31], in Lebanon^[32], founded in 1936^[33]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[34], a grade of an order^[35], in Italy^[36]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania^[37], a grade of an order^[38], in Romania^[39]; Order of Diplomatic Service Merit^[40], a diplomatic decoration^[41], in South Korea^[42], founded in 1963^[43]; Order of the Liberator General San Martín^[44]; and Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour^[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Nidal Boustany^[12], b. 2000^[46] and Nazik Hariri^[13], b. 2000^[47], of Lebanon^[48]. Children include Saad Harirị^[14], a politician^[49], b. 1970^[50], of Lebanon^[51], awarded the Commander of the Legion of Honour^[52]; Bahaa Hariri^[15], a businessperson^[53], b. 1966^[54], of Lebanon^[55]; Fahd Hariri^[16], a businessperson^[56], b. 1982^[57], of Lebanon^[58]; Hind Hariri^[17], a socialite^[59], b. 1984^[60]; Ayman Hariri^[18], a businessperson^[61], b. 1978^[62], of Lebanon^[63]; and Hossam El-Din Hariri^[19]. Religious affiliations include Islam^[64], a major religious group^[65], founded in 0631^[66] and Sunni Islam^[67], an Islamic denomination^[68], founded in 0601^[69]. Political affiliations include Arab Nationalist Movement^[70], a political party^[71], in Kuwait^[72], founded in 1952^[73] and Future Movement^[74], a political movement^[75], in Lebanon^[76], founded in 2009^[77], headquartered in Beirut^[78].

Death and Burial

Rafiq Hariri died on February 14, 2005^[5]. He died in Beirut^[4]. The cause of death was suicide car bombing^[79]. He is buried at Beirut^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Rafiq Hariri include Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport^[80], an international airport^[81], in Lebanon^[82].

Why It Matters

Rafiq Hariri ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,435 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[83] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[84]

Entities named for him include Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport^[80], an international airport^[81], in Lebanon^[82].

FAQs

Where was Rafiq Hariri born?

Rafiq Hariri was born in Sidon^[2].

Where did Rafiq Hariri die?

Rafiq Hariri died in Beirut^[4].

Who were Rafiq Hariri's parents?

Rafiq Hariri's father was Bahaa Hariri^[10]. Rafiq Hariri's mother was Hind Hariri^[11].

Who was Rafiq Hariri married to?

Rafiq Hariri's spouses include Nidal Boustany^[12] and Nazik Hariri^[13].

What did Rafiq Hariri do for work?

Rafiq Hariri worked as politician^[6] and entrepreneur^[7].

Where did Rafiq Hariri go to school?

Rafiq Hariri was educated at Beirut Arab University^[26].

What awards did Rafiq Hariri receive?

Honors received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar‎^[27], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[34], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania^[37], and Order of Diplomatic Service Merit^[40].