As’ad Milhem Thiab Rahhal was a doctor and journalist from Marj-Ayoun, Lebanon. In addition to his numerous contributions in science and medicine, he also founded Al-Marj newspaper in Marj-Ayoun with Daniel Za’rab in 1909, as well as JabalAmel newspaper.

Tawfiq Jubran Shamieh was a politician and a former Syrian minister. He received his elementary education at the Orthodox School in Damascus and later went on to pursue his higher education at the Syrian Evangelical College, or what is known today as the American University in Beirut. In addition to Arabic, Shamieh was also fluent in French, English, and Turkish. Prior to and during World War I, Shamieh worked for the Arab Movement and, as a result, was banished for his political activism. Throughout his political career, he participated in establishing the Syrian National Committee and contributed to the founding of the People’s Party. He was later elected a member of the Orthodox Communal Council in Damascus. In 1920, Shamieh was appointed Director of Politics and Publications in the Arab Government in Damascus under the leadership of King Faisal (1883 – 1993 AD) and served as a minister of many governments alongisde Taj Al-Din Al-Husni and the office of Shukri Al- Quwatli. He also served as governor under the rule of Mohammed Al-Abed.

Tawfiq Basha Dous was an Egyptian lawyer, politician and economist. Born in Asyut, Egypt, Dous majored in law before participating in the National Movement, during which time he served as one of the founders of Egypt's Constitutional Party. In 1927, Dous was appointed Minister of Agriculture and, three years later, was appointed Minister of Transportation. In addition to politics, Dous also worked in the field of economics and lead the International Hotel Company. Among his prominent works include his book entitled Asrar Al-Irtiqa’ (The Secrets to Improvement).

Peter Yousef Johnny Sha’ia was a politician and author from Baghdad, Iraq. He pursued his higher education in Politics, Philosophy and Political Economy in Bulgaria. He was appointed editor of The Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party‘s newspaper Al-Thawra (The Revolution) and later went on to work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an ambassador to a number of the European countries. Many of his articles were published in both newspapers and magazines, though he is best known for his book entitled Latin America - Continent of Famine and Revolution , which he published in 1973.

Elias Fadel Girges was a lawyer, politician and a member of the Syrian parliament. He received his elementary education in Homs national college, after which he pursued a degree in law at the Syrian University. He worked as a lawyer in Latakia and was eventually elected to serve as Secretary of the Bar Association and a member of Parliament in 1937. He was also affiliated with National League Action’s Party. However, the French reportedly held a grudge against him for his political and national standings.

Tawfiq bin Nasif Salloum was a Lutheran doctor, writer and poet. Born and raised in Hama, Syria, Salloum studied at the American University in Beirut, where he received a degree in both the sciences and medicine. He was also the recipient of an honorary degree in surgery, anatomy and chemistry. Salloum began his career in education at the Yashmazin and Batram schools in Lebanon, after which he moved back to Syria and worked in Damascus and Hama before ultimately becoming a doctor in the Ottoman and British Military. In 1945, Salloum was elected as head of the Anglican Communion and moved to Damascus, where he opened a private clinic. He wrote on several subjects, including religion and nationalism. His writings also included poetry, most of which dealt with subjects including flirtation, history and war. Among his most notable works is a collection of writings entitled Mokhtarat min Shi’ir wa Nathir Al-Doctor Tawfiq Salloum (Collection of Poems and Prose – Doctor Tawfiq Salloum).

Tawfiq bin Fath-Allah Al-Sabbagh was a musician and author from Aleppo, Syria. Born Elias, he received his elementary education at the Greek Orthodox School and later went on to work at its church as an Intoner, or someone who sings hymns. He later changed his name to Tawfiq Al-Sabbagh and moved to Cairo. However, he later returned to Damascus where he established a musical school and a club. In Damascus, he began teaching music in schools as well as on the radio station of Aleppo. He has several music tracks, including his most famous one entitled Awatef (Emotions). Al-Sabbagh also published several books, including Ta’lim Al-Fonoun (Teaching Arts) and Majmo’at Kita’ Mosiqiya Sharqiya (A collection of Eastern Music Tracks), the latter of which holds all his composed tracks as well as tracks of other Arab and Turkish composers. His publications also include Al-Angham Al-Shaqiya (Eastern Melodies), Ta’lim Al-Oud (Oud ”Lute” Education) and Al-Dalil Al-Mosiqi Al-Aam fi Itrab Al-Angham (The General Musical Guide in Rapt of Melodies).

Trivin bin Mousa Ibrahim Ghareeb was a writer and Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Church from Lattakia, Syria. After completing his studies at the Khaliki College of Theology in Astana, Ghareeb was appointed as both a verger and a priest in 1914, and later Patriarch of Lattakia in 1933. He worked as a patriarchal agent of Antakia in Damascus for five years, during which time he contributed to the construction of several churches. Additionally, he also founded the Greek Orthodox National College in Lattakia and oversaw numerous charitable projects and schools. His most notable works include Kitab Al-Ta’leem Al-Masehe Al-Orthodoxi (The Christian Orthodox Book) and Al-Aqa’ed Al-Orthodoxia Iza’ Al-Protostantiniya (Orthodox versus Protestant Dogmas).

Taudosious, otherwise known as Thaudosious, was a Patriarch, doctor and author from Tikrit, Iraq. He became a monk in Tur Abdin and after mastering medical science was elected Patriarch of Antakia in 887 AD. Among his notable works include a collection of 112 Pythagorean aphorisms translated from Greek into Aramaic, including footnotes in Arabic. He also wrote an article in medicine, though it was never fully recovered.

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Q: Tawfiq Jirjis Al-Yaziji

Tawfiq Jirjis Al-Yaziji was an author and poet from Marmarita, Homs in Syria. After pursuing his studies in Arabic literature at the American University in Beirut, Al-Yaziji went on to work at the General Organization for the Investment and Development of the Euphrates Basin. His most notable poems include Ibnat Al-Fosoul (The Daughter of Seasons), Kasa’id min Al-Adab Al-Ajnabi (Poems of Foreign Literature), Nida’ Al-‘Om (The Mother’s Call), Batal Al-Nidal (The Hero of Struggle) and the collection entitled Marhala Wa Ajwa’ (Phase and Atmospheres).

As’ad Rahhal

Died in 1927 AD (1346 AH)

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Tawfiq Shamieh

Born in 1885 AD (1302 AH)

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Tawfiq Dous

Tawfiq Basha Dous was an Egyptian lawyer, politician and economist. Born in Asyut, Egypt, Dous majored in law before participating in the National Movement, during which time he served as