Corm is a Lebanese surname. The Corm family is a prominent, wealthy, and influential Christian family originally from Ghosta, Lebanon, with its roots traced back to the 15th century. They have been and continue to be active, in the Middle East and globally, in the automotive, finance, technology, and real estate industries.[1][2] They hold considerable sway in the arts, culture, and education segments of Lebanese society, and have used their wealth to support Lebanon's cultural and natural heritage, most recently through the creation of the Charles Corm Foundation, in partnership with Saint-Joseph University of Beirut, located in the iconic Charles Corm house and gardens .[1][2][3] Notable people with the Corm surname include:

  • Charles Corm II (born 1974), Lebanese entrepreneur and investor
  • Georges Corm (1940–2024), Lebanese economist and writer
  • David Corm (born 1937), Lebanese architect and businessman
  • Charles Corm (1894–1963), Lebanese writer, industrialist, and philanthropist
  • Daoud Corm (1852–1930), Lebanese painter

References

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  1. ^ a b Franck Salameh Charles Corm: An Intellectual Biography
  2. ^ a b Carla Henoud (24 September 2009) "Charles Corm, le visionaire", L'Orient-Le Jour. [1]
  3. ^ Zalzal, Zena. "Inside the Corm Building, a newly revived Beirut architectural icon". L'Orient Today.

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