Walid Jumblatt
Walid Kamal Jumblatt (Arabic: وليد جنبلاط; born 7 August 1949) is a Lebanese Druze politician and former militia commander who led the Progressive Socialist Party from 1977 until 2023. While leading the Lebanese National Resistance Front and allying with the Amal Movement during the Lebanese Civil War, he worked closely with Suleiman Frangieh to oppose Amine Gemayel's rule as president in 1983. After the civil war, he initially supported Syria but later led an anti-Assad stance during the start of the Syrian Civil War. He is still active in politics, most recently leading his party, the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) in the 2022 Lebanese general election.
Walid Jumblatt | |
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| وليد جنبلاط | |
Jumblatt in 2010 | |
| Member of the Lebanese Parliament | |
| In office 23 August 1992 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | Chouf (1992, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009) |
| Leader of the Progressive Socialist Party | |
| In office 16 March 1977 – 25 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kamal Jumblatt |
| Succeeded by | Taymur Jumblatt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 August 1949 Moukhtara, Chouf District, Lebanon |
| Political party | Progressive Socialist Party |
| Other political affiliations | March 14 Alliance (2005−2009) |
| Spouse | Nora Jumblatt |
| Children | Taymour (born 1982) Aslan (born 1983) Dalia (born 1989) |
| Parent(s) | Kamal Beyk Jumblatt Emira May Arslan |
| Relatives | Emir Shakib Arslan (grandfather) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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