A Lebanese Global Century – A Synopsis

An introspective journey through some of the Lebanese Diaspora’s most notable contributions to the world.

1923

Kahlil Gibran with a short timeline summary.

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1939

Joe Arridy with a short timeline summary.

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1950

George Hatem with a short timeline summary.

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1962

Omar Sharif with a short timeline summary

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1966

Michael Atiyah with a short timeline summary

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1978

Edward Seaga with a short timeline summary

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1999

Jamil Sahid Mohammed with a short timeline summary

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2010

Carlos Slim Helu with a short timeline summary

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2016

Michel Temer with a short timeline summary

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2019

Carlos Ghosn with a short timeline summary

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In 1923, the Lebanese American writer Kahlil Gibran published his famed work ‘The Prophet’.

As we approach the 100th anniversary of that achievement in 2023, I will be taking an introspective journey through his and some of the Lebanese Diaspora’s other more notable contributions to the world’s rich tapestry of historical events. Join the Lebaneseglobalcentury.com website as we meet a new character in our nation’s overseas story. Somebody from another part of the world, each month a little further along in time.

If you enjoy what you read on this website, you will be able to purchase my book ‘Orphalese – A Lebanese Global Century’ (due for publication in 2023) which contains a more detailed narrative than what is showcased here, including full biographical accounts, and on occasion some more contextual background information about the different Lebanese communities of which they formed part right across the world.

All profits from book sales are to go to Lebanese children’s charities to help support the next generation of characters in our great nation’s story.

Sarmad Gassoub