Rachid Nakhle
Rachid Nakhle | |
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| رشيد نخلة | |
| Born | 6 February 1873 Barouk, Mount Lebanon |
| Died | 1939 Barouk |
| Resting place | Barouk |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, writer and journalist |
| Notable work | The National Anthem of Lebanon |
| Children | Amine Nakhle (son) Marcel Nakhle (daughter) |
Rachid Nakhle (Arabic: رشيد نخلة ;February 1873-1939) was a Lebanese poet, writer and journalist born in the village of Barouk in the district of Mount Lebanon. He studied in the school of Ain Zhalta, and later, at the American school of Souk El Gharb. He is notably remembered for authoring the lyrics of the Lebanese national anthem.