Khazen

Cheikh Bishara Jaffal El Khazen of Zouk Mikael
Cheikh Bishara Jaffal El Khazen of Zouk Mikael
 
 
He is son of Jaffal , son of Mousa son of Tarabieh , son of Abee Nawfal Nader , son of Abee Nader Khazen , son of Abee Saker Ibrahim , son of Shediaq Sarkis El Khazen.
 
Born in 1756, Governor of Keserwan region 1808-1822. At the beginning of his term , he had excellent relations with Emir Bashir Shihab II (Prince of Mount Lebanon) who used to visit him more than once a year at his residence in Zouk Mikael , escorted by his entourage exceeding 500 persons with a similar number of horses , staying as guests of the Cheikh , for 3 days (According to Arab customs) and enjoying his warm, splendid hospitality .
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