Philippe Nassar

Philippe Nassar (1916-1972) was a Togolese businessman and politician, of Lebanese origins.

He was born in Lomé on March 3, 1916.[1][2] Philippe Nassar's grandfather Michel Nasr had migrated from Lebanon to German Togoland in 1885, settling down in Keta to open a business venture there.[3] Philippe Nassar became a commerce and transport entrepreneur, and emerged as a prominent figure in the business sectors in Togo.[1][2] He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce of Togo.[2]

Besides his role in business, Nassar contributed to the Committee of Togolese Unity (CUT) political party.[2] He was the chairman of the Executive Committee of the Tsévié District.[1][2] He was a member of the Executive Committee of the Youth of Togolese Unity.[2] Nassar was elected to the National Assembly in the 1961 election, standing as a CUT candidate.[1][2] He was the deputy treasurer of the CUT parliamentary faction.[1][2] His parliamentary mandate ended with the 1963 coup d'état.[2]

Nassar died on April 21, 1972.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Députés et conseillers économiques des républiques d'expression française, 1962. Annuaire Afrique, 1962. p. 241
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Decalo, Samuel. Historical dictionary of Togo. Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press, 1987. p. 154
  3. ↑ "Togo: les menaces de la junte militaro-civil sur Michel Kalife". letogolais.com. June 14, 2008.
  4. ↑ Bulletin mensuel de la Chambre de commerce, d'agriculture et d'industrie de la République togolaise, Issues 175-186. 1974
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