Salim Wardeh
سليم وردة |
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| Born | Salim Aziz Wardeh
(1968-10-01) October 1, 1968 (age 56)
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| Nationality | Lebanese and Australian |
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| Predecessor | Tammam Salam |
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| Political party | Lebanese Forces |
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| Spouse | Nidal Hakim |
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| Children | Daughter: Macy Wardeh(1996) Son: Aziz Wardeh(1998) |
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| Parent(s) | Aziz Wardeh
Yolande Estephan[1] |
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| Website | www.salimwardy.com |
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Salim Wardeh (Arabic: سليم وردة) (born October 1, 1968, in Zahle, Lebanon) was the Minister of Culture in Lebanon until June 2011, when he was replaced by Gaby Layoun.[2][3][4][5] Wardeh is Greek-Catholic and is a member of the Lebanese Forces which in turn is a member of the March 14 Alliance. Wardeh is a member of the board of directors of Tell Shiha Hospital. He also holds Australian citizenship.
Business career
He is the General Manager of Solifed,[6] a family business specializing in making wine that was founded in 1971 but dates back to 1893.[7][8]
Personal life
He is married to Nidal Hakim and has two children Macy(1996) and Aziz(1998)
Miscellaneous
He underwent a failed kidnapping attempt in 1977. The kidnappers wanted to ask for ransom from Wardeh's wealthy business family.[9]
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Notes
Alternative transliterations used in the media: Warde, Wardy.
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| Political offices
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| Preceded by Tammam Salam
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Minister of Culture
09 November 2009 - June 2011 –
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Succeeded by Gabi Lyon
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