Edmond Al-Homsi (1901 – 1972), was a Syrian politician who served as Minister of Finance for two terms in 1936 and 1946.[1]

Edmond Al-Homsi
Minister of Finance
In office
February 23, 1936 – December 21, 1936
Preceded byHinri Hindia
Succeeded byShukri al-Quwwatli
In office
April 26, 1946 – December 27, 1946
Preceded byNaim Antaki
Succeeded bySaid Ghazzi
Personal details
Born1901
Died1972
Alma materAmerican University of Beirut ,
University of Oxford

Background

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He studied sociology and political science at American University of Beirut and studied postgraduate degree in Banking and finance at University of Oxford.[1]

Career

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He cofounded the National Bloc in 1928, and served as Minister of Finance for two terms in 1936 and 1946. He also was the ambassador of Syria in London and Brussels.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Moubayed, Sami M. (2006). Steel & Silk: Men and Women who Shaped Syria 1900-2000. Cune Press. ISBN 978-1-885942-40-1.
  2. ^ White, Benjamin Thomas (2012-09-11). Emergence of Minorities in the Middle East. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 978-0-7486-8893-7.