Michel Murr
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Michel Murr is a Lebanese
politician and businessman. He first occupied the post of Minister of the Interior
, as well as being Deputy Prime Minister in Rafik Hariri
's first cabinet in 1992 and remained in the post in all subsequent cabinets formed by Hariri, except the last one, in which his son, Elias Murr
, occupied the post.
He was born in Bteghrine
, Lebanon
in 1932 and remains a member of the Lebanese Parliament. He is the grandfather of Lebanese politician Nayla Tueni
.
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
politician and businessman. He first occupied the post of Minister of the Interior
Interior minister
An interior ministry is a government ministry typically responsible for policing, national security, and immigration matters. The ministry is often headed by a minister of the interior or minister of home affairs...
, as well as being Deputy Prime Minister in Rafik Hariri
Rafik Hariri
Rafic Baha El Deen Al-Hariri , was a business tycoon and the Prime Minister of Lebanon from 1992 to 1998 and again from 2000 until his resignation, 20 October 2004.He headed five cabinets during his tenure...
's first cabinet in 1992 and remained in the post in all subsequent cabinets formed by Hariri, except the last one, in which his son, Elias Murr
Elias Murr
Elias Murr is the former Lebanese Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. He held the positions of Deputy Prime minister and Interior Minister in previous Cabinets....
, occupied the post.
He was born in Bteghrine
Bteghrine
Bteghrine is a municipality in the Matn District of the Mount Lebanon Governorate of Lebanon.- Etymology :The exact origin of the name Bteghrine is unknown, but possibilities include Place of Warriors, Place of Rocks, and House of the Saddest - references to a large battle in the area around 1290...
, Lebanon
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
in 1932 and remains a member of the Lebanese Parliament. He is the grandfather of Lebanese politician Nayla Tueni
Nayla Tueni
Nayla Tueni Maktabi is a Lebanese journalist and politician.She won the Greek Orthodox seat for Achrafieh in the 2009 Lebanese Elections for the March 14 block. She and Nadim Gemayel are currently the youngest members of Lebanese Parliament and she is one of the few elected female politicians in...
.