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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) |
Personal details | |
Born | Wafaa Sleiman 20 June 1952 Amsheet,Lebanon |
Spouse | Michel Suleiman |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Lebanese University |
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