Salim Ali Salam
Deceased Person
– 1938
Who was Salim Ali Salam?
Salim Ali Salam was a prominent figure in Beirut at the turn of the 20th century who held numerous public positions, including deputy from Beirut to the Ottoman parliament, President of the Municipality of Beirut, and President of the Muslim Society of Benevolent Intentions. He was the leader of the “Beirut Reform Movement,” which called for the decentralization and modernization of the Ottoman Empire, and was also a member of the Executive Committee of the First Arab Congress which met in Paris in 1913 and formulated Arab national demands. He opposed Ottoman political repression during World War I, and the French Mandate of the post-war period. He stood out for his enlightened outlook and for his ability to communicate effectively with his contemporaries. He received the Ottoman nobility title of Beik. Today, a main avenue in Beirut is named after him.
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