Michel Aoun is a Lebanese politician and former military leader who served as the President of Lebanon from 2016 to 2022. He was born on February 18, 1933, in Haret Hreik, a suburb of Beirut. Aoun initially gained prominence as the commander of the Lebanese Army during the Lebanese Civil War and later became a key figure in Lebanese politics. Aoun founded the Free Patriotic Movement, a political party that advocates for Christian rights in Lebanon. His presidency was marked by efforts to address corruption and improve the economy, although his tenure faced significant challenges, including political instability and economic crisis in the country.