Charles Corm
Charles Corm | |
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| Born | March 4, 1894 Beirut, Beirut Sanjak |
| Died | September 19, 1963 (aged 69) Beirut, Lebanon |
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| Nationality | Lebanese |
| Education | Collège Notre-Dame de Jamhour, Saint Joseph University of Beirut |
| Notable works | The Sacred Mountain, 6000 Years of Peaceful Contributions to Mankind, Founder of La Revue Phénicienne |
| Notable awards | Edgar Allan Poe International Prize of Poetry 1934 |
| Spouse | Samia Baroody |
| Children | David, Hiram, Virginie, and Madeleine |
| Relatives | Daoud Corm (father), Georges Corm (nephew) |
Charles Corm (1894–1963) was a Lebanese writer, industrialist, and philanthropist. He is considered to be the leader of the Phoenicianism movement in Lebanon, which ignited a surge of nationalism that led to Lebanon's independence. In a country torn by sectarian conflicts, his intention was to find a common root shared by all Lebanese beyond their religious beliefs. At the age of 40, he quit a successful business empire to dedicate his time to writing and philanthropy. In addition to his prolific literary legacy that can now be found in most libraries and universities around the world, Charles Corm left one of the most substantial fortunes in the Middle East.