Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Michel Sleiman Biography and Timeline

Follow Michel Sleiman through 4 dated historical records for Lebanon.

Michel Sleiman, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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2008

Election and Inauguration of Michel Sleiman

President of Lebanon · Beirut · Government / Government of Lebanon

Parliament elects army commander Michel Sleiman as President of Lebanon with 118 votes, ending a prolonged presidential vacancy and enabling a renewed constitutional transfer of authority.

Role range: 2008-2014

First Cabinet Session of Sleiman Presidency

President of Lebanon · Baabda · Government / Government of Lebanon

President Michel Sleiman chairs the first cabinet meeting of his presidency at Baabda, beginning the practical work of a government formed after the political settlement that ended the 2008 institutional crisis.

Role range: 2008-2014

2012

Baabda Declaration

President of Lebanon · Baabda · Government / Government of Lebanon

President Michel Sleiman chairs the National Dialogue Committee meeting that issues the Baabda Declaration, which calls for Lebanon to distance itself from regional conflicts and preserve internal stability.

Role range: 2012-2012 – 2008-2014

2014

Conclusion of Michel Sleiman Presidency

President of Lebanon · Baabda · Government / Government of Lebanon

Michel Sleiman concludes his presidential term with a farewell ceremony at Baabda Palace as parliament remains unable to elect an immediate successor.

Role range: 2008-2014

Records, sources and methodology

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