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Aziz was reportedly an intermediary between factions during the 1975–1990 Lebanese Civil War and worked to protect
Jezzine (a Christian enclave) during this turbulent time. He had good relations with the Saad family in Saida, the Junblat family in the Chouf and all of the numerous allied groups around the Palestinian Liberation Movement (PLO). One of the ways in which he was able to aid Jezzine and protect it from further conflict was when he initiated a pact between two prominent leaders in this region – Kamal Junblat and
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candidate, particularly in 1976. Aziz was also known for his close connection to
President Fouad Chehab, Lebanon’s third post-independence president. Aziz participated in establishing the parliamentary democratic front to endorse Chehab’s presidency and acted as Secretary General of the Nahj Movement.
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Minister of Media and Planning in President's Abdallah Alyafy's cabinet from February to October 1968. He was also chosen to fulfil the role of the Minister of Communication and Public Works and he was mentioned as a potential presidential
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district in 1957 after collaborating with Farid Kozma in the parliamentary elections. He was re-elected in 1960, 1964 and 1968. His involvement increased a few years later when he was chosen to occupy the role of
Minister of Labour and Social Affairs in President's Rashid Karamy's cabinet on 4 April
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While his father worked as a wood trader in Mexico, Aziz's brother, Alfred Aziz, grew in recognition when he became a member of parliament in Mexico. He continued to gain this prominence in politics when he acted as the
Speaker of the Mexican House of Representatives. Furthermore, Jean Aziz’s late
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Throughout his political career, he upheld a strong belief in equality and solidarity between the different
Lebanese factions. He usually indicated that he was not supporting one faction over the other, and he consistently attempted to dissolve ethnic conflicts in Lebanon, especially in the south.
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Mauriac. One of his more well-known works titled ‘The Lights of the Night’ ("Azaher el-Leil") is used frequently by public figures in ceremonies. A book was composed of his poetry works and was published by Notre Dame University.
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district city. He became known in particular as of 1958 for his advocacy for unity within various
Lebanese sects. This led to his name being considered for the presidency.
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Aziz's career began in the legal sector. He worked as a lawyer in
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On 13 March 1986, Jean Aziz died after suffering from diabetes.
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Fayad, Hussein. "The Literary Face of Jean Aziz". El-Afkar.
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