Walid Jumblatt

About

Lebanese socialist politician who is leader of Lebanon's Druze community. He has wavered between supporting Syria and Damascus control.

Before Fame

He was a reporter for An Nahar after graduating from the American University of Beirut.

Trivia

He was labeled by the BBC as one of the smartest leaders in the Druze clan.

Family Life

After two marriages, he married his third wife Nora Sharabati. He has three children: Taymour, Aslan, and Dallia.

Associated With

He had strong relations with Syria until the presidency of Bashar Al-Assad.