Victor Khoury
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Victor Khoury | |
|---|---|
| 8th Commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces | |
| In office March 29, 1977 – December 7, 1982 | |
| President | Elias Sarkis |
| Preceded by | Hanna Saïd |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Tannous |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1926 Amsheet, Byblos (then in Mount Lebanon governorate), Lebanon |
| Died | 2 February 2017 (aged 90–91) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Lebanese Army |
| Years of service | 1949-1982 |
| Rank | General |
Victor Khoury (1926-2 February 2017) (in Arabic فيكتور خوري) was the commander of the Lebanese Army. He was also Minister of Defense in the Lebanese government led by Selim Hoss during the reign of President Elias Sarkis.
Khoury was born in Amchit, Caza of Byblos, Lebanon. He was enrolled in the Army and entered the Military Academy as a Cadet Officer in 1949. He was promoted gradually through the ranks until he was Lieutenant Colonel in 1966 and Brigiadier General in 1977. He was appointed as General of the Army from 29 March 1977 to 7 December 1982.[1]
He was married and had three children. He died on 2 February 2017 and was 91 years old.
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