Independence of Syria
1st President of the independent Syrian republic
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Shukri al Kuwatli Biography and Timeline
Follow Shukri al Kuwatli through 5 dated historical records for Syria.
Shukri al Kuwatli, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1943–1958Years on this page
1943
President of Syria
Appointed President of Syria, 1st term
Role range: 1943-1949
1955
International Agreement at Damascus
Egypt & Syria sign a defensive agreement
Role range: 1955-1958
President of Syria
Appointed President of Syria, 2nd term
Role range: 1955-1958
1958
UAR
Syria attempts to unite with Egypt to form the United Arab Republic
Role range: 1955-1958
Records, sources and methodology
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