Omar Faiek Shennib

Sir Omar Faiek Shennib (Omar Fayek Shennib, Omar Shannib, Omar Shannaib) was Libyan Minister of Defence, Chief of the Royal Diwan, Vice President of the Libyan National Assembly under the reign of King Idris Al Senussi. Omar Faiek Shennib was the patriarch of the House of Shennib, one of Libya's most prominent noble families. The family has included notable public figures: heads of state, ministers, authors and diplomats. Omar Faiek Shennib Avenue in Derna was named after Shennib posthumously.

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Birth dateJanuary 01, 1883
Birth place
Ottoman Empire , Derna Libya
Date of deathJuly 28, 1953
Place of death
Libya , Tripoli
TitleMinister of Defence of Libya Chief of Royal Diwans Vice President of National Assembly

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