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 | |
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| First Lady of Lebanon | |
| In role 25 May 2008 – 25 May 2014 | |
| President | Michel Suleiman |
| Preceded by | Andrée Lahoud |
| Succeeded by | Lama Salam (Acting) |
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| Born | Wafaa Sleiman 20 June 1952 Amsheet, Lebanon |
| Spouse | Michel Suleiman |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Lebanese University |
Personal details
editWafaa 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]
Honours
edit- Spain:
Dame Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
References
edit- ^ a b c "Biography". Presidency of the Republic of Lebanon. Retrieved 15 July 2012.