Wafaa Sleiman (Arabic: وفاء سليمان; born 20 June 1952) is the former First Lady of Lebanon from 2008 to 2014 and the wife of President Michel Suleiman.

Wafaa Sleiman
وفاء سليمان
First Lady of Lebanon
In role
25 May 2008 – 25 May 2014
PresidentMichel Suleiman
Preceded byAndrée Lahoud
Succeeded byLama Salam (Acting)
Personal details
Born
Wafaa Sleiman

(1952-06-20) 20 June 1952 (age 72)
Amsheet, Lebanon
SpouseMichel Suleiman
Children3
Alma materLebanese University

Personal details

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Wafaa Sleiman was born in Amsheet, Lebanon, on 20 June 1952.[1] She obtained a bachelor of science degree in Teaching and Education from the Teachers Training College in 1970, then later obtained a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from the Lebanese University in 1973.[1] She married Michel Suleiman in the same year. They have three children: Rita (born in 1975), Lara (born in 1978) and Charbel (born in 1983).[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Biography". Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
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Honorary titles
Preceded by
Andrée Lahoud
First Lady of Lebanon
2008–2014
Succeeded by