List of speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon
This is a list of [Speaker of the Parliament of Lebanon|Parliament of Lebanon|speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon] since the office was created in 1922.
National Pact
Though the constitution does not require so, an unwritten understanding between the [Lebanese Lebanese Shia Muslims|Shia Muslims|Shia], Sunni, and Maronite leaderships in Lebanon in 1943, known as the National Pact, has resulted in the holder of the post being a Shia in every electoral cycle since that time.List of speakers
State of Greater Lebanon, part of the French Mandate (1922–1943)
Administrative Committee
The Administrative Committee was the first legislative body of Lebanon, established by the French Mandate in 1922, two years after founding the State of Greater Lebanon.Representative Councils
In 1922, the Representative Council of Lebanon was announced, representing different sects and areas.Senate
In 1926, the Senate of Lebanon was formed by the constitution, but abolished the next year.Parliament
The Parliament was established in 1926 by the constitution, and was merged with the Senate in 1927.Lebanese Republic (1943–present)
Lebanese Parliament
Source:In 1943, the Lebanese Republic was established, marking the end of the French mandate for Lebanon.