Notable Lebanese Armenians
Lebanese Armenians have played a major role in Lebanese politics. Lebanon even had its Armenian governors during the Ottoman rule of Lebanon, most notably Daoud Pasha, the Ottoman Armenian governor of Lebanon, as well as for a short period of time Ohannes Pasha Kouyoumdjian – Ottoman Armenian mutasarrif of Lebanon.
Of the deceased politicians, notable mentions would include Khatchig Babikian, a former prominent Member of Lebanese Parliament and government Minister on several occasions.
The former President of Lebanon Émile Lahoud had an Armenian mother and married an Armenian woman, thus making Renée Lahoud Lebanon's first-ever Lebanese-Armenian First Lady.
Harout Topajian, an 18 year old male, was a member of the Lebanese Football National Team U-16. He is lately preparing for his next journey, which is the important try-outs for the U-21 National Team. The young fellow is expected to have a bright future in Lebanese Football.
Haig Melikian is a well known Lebanese-Armenian Elite cyclist who is recognized for his unforgettable achievements in the history of Lebanese cycling.
Serj Tankian and John Dolmayan, both of whom are members of the rock band System of a Down, are Armenians born in Lebanon.
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