Rafiq Hariri
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Summary
Rafiq Hariri was born on November 1, 1944[1], in Sidon[2]. He died on February 14, 2005[3], in Beirut[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and entrepreneur[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,610 views/month, #6,796 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Beirut[8]
- Father: Bahaa Hariri[9]
- Mother: Hind Hariri[10]
- Spouse: Nidal Boustany[11], Nazik Hariri[12]
- Child: Saad Harirị[13], Bahaa Hariri[14], Fahd Hariri[15], Hind Hariri[16], Ayman Hariri[17], Hossam El-Din Hariri[18]
- Country of citizenship: Lebanon[19], Saudi Arabia[20]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Lebanon[21], Minister of Finance[22], Member of the Parliament of Lebanon[23]
- Educated at: Beirut Arab University[24]
- Award received: Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[27], Order of Diplomatic Service Merit[28], Order of the Liberator General San Martín[29], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[30], honorary doctor of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations[31], Grand Cordon of the Order of the Throne[32], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[33], Global Citizen Awards[34], honorary doctorate from the University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis[35]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[36], Sunni Islam[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Arab Nationalist Movement[39], Future Movement[40]
- Killed by: Salim Ayyash[41]
- Commons category: Rafic Hariri[42]
- Cause of death: suicide car bombing[43]
- Family name: Hariri[44]
- Given name: Rafik[45]
- Significant event: assassination of Rafic Hariri[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rafiq Hariri[47]
- Manner of death: homicide[48]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[49]
- Name in native language: رفيق الحريري[50]
- Different from: Abu al-Hariri[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Rafiq Hariri include Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport[52], an international airport[53], in Lebanon[54].
Why It Matters
Rafiq Hariri has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport[52], an international airport[53], in Lebanon[54].
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[9]. Rafiq Hariri's mother was Hind Hariri[10].
Who was Rafiq Hariri married to?
Rafiq Hariri's spouses include Nidal Boustany[11] and Nazik Hariri[12].
What did Rafiq Hariri do for work?
Rafiq Hariri worked as a politician[5] and entrepreneur[6].
Where did Rafiq Hariri go to school?
Rafiq Hariri was educated at Beirut Arab University[24].
What awards did Rafiq Hariri receive?
Honors received include Grand Cordon of the National Order of the Cedar[25], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[26], Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania[27], and Order of Diplomatic Service Merit[28].