Hashim al-Atassi
December 6, 1875 – December 5, 1960
Syrian nationalist who led the struggle against the French mandate and was President of Syria three times between 1936 and 1955.
Offices held
2 terms, May 2, 1920 – Dec 24, 1949
Preceded by
Rida al-Rikabi Succeeded by
Nazim al-Kudsi
Rida al-Rikabi Succeeded by
Nazim al-Kudsi
2 terms
- May 2, 1920 – Jul 26, 1920 Preceded by Rida al-Rikabi Succeeded by Subhi Bey Barakat
- Aug 17, 1949 – Dec 24, 1949 Preceded by Muhsin al-Barazi Succeeded by Nazim al-Kudsi
2 terms, Dec 1, 1949 – Sep 6, 1955
Preceded by
Sami al-Henaaui Succeeded by
Shukri al-Quwatli
Sami al-Henaaui Succeeded by
Shukri al-Quwatli
2 terms
- Dec 1, 1949 – Dec 24, 1951 Preceded by Sami al-Henaaui Succeeded by Fawzi Selu
- Mar 1, 1954 – Sep 6, 1955 Preceded by Maamun al-Kuzbari Succeeded by Shukri al-Quwatli
