Edmond Al-Homsi

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
President	Muhammad Ali Bey al-Abid
Preceded by	Hinri Hindia
Succeeded by	Shukri al-Quwwatli
In office April 26, 1946 – December 27, 1946
President	Shukri al-Quwatli
Preceded by	Naim Antaki
Succeeded by	Said Ghazzi
Personal details
Born	1901
Died	1972
Alma mater	American University of Beirut, University of Oxford

Background

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

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

1. 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.