List of speakers of the Parliament of Lebanon

Though the constitution does not require so, an unwritten understanding between the Shia, Sunni, and Maronite leaderships in Lebanon in 1943, known as the National Pact, has resulted in the holder of the post being a Shia in every electoral cycle since that time. ==List of speakers==

State of Greater Lebanon, part of the French Mandate (1922–1943) Administrative Committee The Administrative Committee was the first legislative body of Lebanon, established by the French Mandate in 1922, two years after founding the State of Greater Lebanon. Representative Councils In 1922, the Representative Council of Lebanon was announced, representing different sects and areas. Senate In 1926, the Senate of Lebanon was formed by the constitution, but abolished the next year. Parliament The Parliament was established in 1926 by the constitution, and was merged with the Senate in 1927. Lebanese Republic (1943–present) Lebanese Parliament Source: In 1943, the Lebanese Republic was established, marking the end of the French mandate for Lebanon. ==Birthplaces==